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Quasar
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Hi there,
I'm struggling with a quation based on the following passage;
"But in a larger sense we can not dedicate - we can not consecrate - we can not hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled, here, have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here, but can never forget what they did here."
The phrase “we can not hallow” serves which of the following purpose?
a. it extends the meaning of “dedicate” to a more spiritual dimension
b. it reverses the strict meaning first given through “dedicate”
c. it limits the broad implications suggested by the word “consecrate”
d. it anticipates and undermines objections to the meaning of “consecrate”
e. it defuses the religious connotations associated with “consecrate”
Which would be the correct answer? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I'm struggling with a quation based on the following passage;
"But in a larger sense we can not dedicate - we can not consecrate - we can not hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled, here, have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here, but can never forget what they did here."
The phrase “we can not hallow” serves which of the following purpose?
a. it extends the meaning of “dedicate” to a more spiritual dimension
b. it reverses the strict meaning first given through “dedicate”
c. it limits the broad implications suggested by the word “consecrate”
d. it anticipates and undermines objections to the meaning of “consecrate”
e. it defuses the religious connotations associated with “consecrate”
Which would be the correct answer? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!