Question 1: <span>The war has outlasted some of the original causes of the war.
Lincoln states the Southern aggression was due to slavery and the want for expansion. At the end, he states the war is lasting longer than the original issue.
Question 2: </span><span>to explain that his attention and energy is still focused on the war
Lincoln expresses he doesn't know what will come next, but will continue to update people and the war and finish the efforts he began.
Question 3: </span><span>Lincoln vows to care for those injured by the war.
Lincoln wants peace and does not plan to punish the South for their participation in the war.
Question 4: </span><span>rhetorical devices
Rhetoric brings in emotion to a piece of writing. It is often used in speeches.
Question 5: Not sure on this one...sorry. </span>
Tell everyone stop being depressed
