Question

which of the following identifies an example of parallelism in sections 2 and 3 of the speech?
a. parallelism: \i am filled with deep emotion at finding myself standing here, in this place, where were collected together the wisdom, the patriotism, the devotion to principle, from which sprang the institutions under which we live.\
effect: it effectively encourages listeners to share lincolns sense of pride in the american system of government.
b. parallelism: \i have often inquired of myself, what great principle or idea it was that kept this confederacy so long together?\ (paragraph 3)
effect: it effectively encourages listeners to share lincolns sense of pride in the american system of government.
c. parallelism: \i am filled with deep emotion at finding myself standing here, in this place, where were collected together the wisdom, the patriotism, the devotion to principle, from which sprang the institutions under which we live.\
effect: it effectively helps lincoln build his case that the confederacys decision to secede was flawed.

Explanation:

Parallelism is a rhetorical device that involves using similar grammatical structures or patterns. In option A, the parallelism is evident in the repeated structure "I am filled with... the wisdom, the patriotism, the devotion to principle, from which sprang the institutions under which we live". This repetition of the structure creates a rhythmic and balanced effect, which is characteristic of parallelism.

Answer:

A. Parallelism: "I am filled with deep emotion at finding myself standing here, in this place, where were collected together the wisdom, the patriotism, the devotion to principle, from which sprang the institutions under which we live."