Vocabulary 1
A group or set of twenty.
Four Score
A large continuous mass of land conventionally regarded as a collective region.
Continent
Busy; occupied.
Engaged
Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value
Who wrote the Gettysburg Address?
Abraham Lincoln
To bring in existence- all individuals are born and should be considered the same.
Created
Strong love, affection, or dedication. devotional.
Devotion
a) diminish the worth or value of (a quality or achievement)
b)cause someone or something to be distracted or diverted from.
Detract
(of a person) devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity.
Dedicate
Who did Abraham Lincoln want to honor with his speech?
Soldiers
a) settle or find a solution to (a problem, dispute, or contentious matter).
b) decide firmly on a course of action.
Resolve
a) from a family of high rank.
b)in a way that shows fine personal qualities or high moral principles
Nobly
To think of or create (something) in one's mind.
Conceive
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.
Liberty
What state is Gettysburg in?
Pennsylvania
a) having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.
b) producing no result; useless.
Vain
A plan or offer that is presented to a person or group for consideration.
Proposition
a) suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently.
b) remain in existence; last.
Endure
The opposing side of an argument.
Counterclaim
What was the controversial statement within the Gettysburg Address that could be interpreted in different ways?
"All men are created equal"
To dedicate to a sacred purpose.
Consecrate
To respect greatly
Hallow
To disappear or be destroyed; to cease to exist.
Perish
The statement you use to express your opinion within an argumentative piece.
Thesis
Why did Abraham Lincoln write The Gettysburg Address?
He wanted to honor and dedicate a national military cemetery to the Union soldiers who lost their lives in the Battle of Gettysburg.