Question

read lincolns statement from \the gettysburg address.\

the world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.

which point is lincoln trying to make?

as time passes, people will not remember the speech of the soldiers.
the progress made by the soldiers has more impact than words.
the world does not care about the soldiers actions.
speeches have more importance and lasting power than actions.

Explanation:

Analyze the quote

The quote states: "The world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here."
Lincoln contrasts "what we say" (words/speeches) with "what they did" (actions/deeds of the soldiers), emphasizing that the actions of the soldiers have permanent, unforgettable significance compared to spoken words.

Evaluate the options

• Option 1: "As time passes, people will not remember the speech of the soldiers." (Incorrect; the soldiers did not give the speech, and this misses the contrast between words and actions.)
• Option 2: "The progress made by the soldiers has more impact than words." (Correct; this directly matches Lincoln's contrast between the temporary nature of words and the unforgettable impact of the soldiers' actions.)
• Option 3: "The world does not care about the soldiers' actions." (Incorrect; the quote says the world "can never forget what they did here.")
• Option 4: "Speeches have more importance and lasting power than actions." (Incorrect; this is the exact opposite of Lincoln's statement.)

Answer:

• (A) As time passes, people will not remember the speech of the soldiers.
• (B) The progress made by the soldiers has more impact than words. (Correct answer)
• (C) The world does not care about the soldiers' actions.
• (D) Speeches have more importance and lasting power than actions.