In 1963, and to this day, many people believe that Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address was the greatest speech of the nineteenth century, if not the greatest speech ever given. Notice how Dr. King begins what many believe is the greatest speech of the twentieth century as Lincoln did by setting the speech in time. Using Lincoln’s life and work as the foundation for his speech gives it immediate credibility. Note, too, the extraordinary and vivd use of visual imagery. In this paragraph alone you’ll find six such images: a symbolic shadow, a beacon light, seared in flames, withering injustice, joyous daybreak and long night of captivity.
More importantly, Hildegard used her visionary experiences to enhance and promote her status as a religious leader, and to combat the medieval view of women as simply flawed men, while maintaining a position of respect and admiration throughout her life.
Gender is a term that refers to social or cultural distinctions associated with being male or female. Norms are rules or expectations that are socially enforced. Gender roles are the prescribed behaviors, attitudes and characteristics associated with one's gender status as a female or a male. I'm unsure on the 5 differences, sorry.
