By using simple strategies such as inclusionary language, or the use of a positive tone, to more complex ones such as involving pathos or ethos through honesty or religious references. Positive hopeful words, coupled with long sentences without pauses, gave Lincoln an aura of powerful relatability. And while keeping this positivity, he stayed true to his virtues by condemning slavery, by not blaming the South, but blaming the existence of slavery itself. It’s existence was to blame, it’s “peculiar and powerful interest.” (line 30.) And finally, Lincoln used the one card that everyone at his speech could relate to, he brought in the figure of God. He used bible quotes to push forward the point that he was trying to make, even going as far to write parts of his speech in a sermon-like manner to keep the audience's attention. By doing these things, Lincoln tried his mightiest to prove his point, and get the public to try and fight for the end of the Civil
By using simple strategies such as inclusionary language, or the use of a positive tone, to more complex ones such as involving pathos or ethos through honesty or religious references. Positive hopeful words, coupled with long sentences without pauses, gave Lincoln an aura of powerful relatability. And while keeping this positivity, he stayed true to his virtues by condemning slavery, by not blaming the South, but blaming the existence of slavery itself. It’s existence was to blame, it’s “peculiar and powerful interest.” (line 30.) And finally, Lincoln used the one card that everyone at his speech could relate to, he brought in the figure of God. He used bible quotes to push forward the point that he was trying to make, even going as far to write parts of his speech in a sermon-like manner to keep the audience's attention. By doing these things, Lincoln tried his mightiest to prove his point, and get the public to try and fight for the end of the Civil