Question

read lincolns statement from \the gettysburg address.\

four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth upon this continent a new nation: conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.

in this excerpt, lincoln uses brevity to make an emotional impact

by discussing what freedom meant to the founders.
by reminding people that the country was not founded that long ago.
by discussing how the founders developed the country.
by making a clear point that the country was founded upon equality for all.

Explanation:

Analyze the excerpt and the concept of brevity

The excerpt is a single, concise sentence summarizing the founding of the United States: "Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth upon this continent a new nation: conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal." Brevity refers to the concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

Evaluate the options based on the text

• Option 1: The text does not discuss what freedom meant to the founders in detail.
• Option 2: "Four score and seven years ago" (87 years) is a relatively short time historically, but the primary emotional impact of this brief opening statement is not merely to remind people of the country's age.
• Option 3: The text does not discuss the process of how the founders developed the country.
• Option 4: By using a single, powerful sentence, Lincoln immediately and clearly establishes the core founding principles of the nation—liberty and the proposition that all men are created equal—making a direct, emotionally resonant point without unnecessary elaboration.

Answer:

• by discussing what freedom meant to the founders.
• by reminding people that the country was not founded that long ago.
• by discussing how the founders developed the country.
• by making a clear point that the country was founded upon equality for all. (Correct answer)