Why does lincoln use the first-person plural mode of address ? a ) because he is speaking to a large group of people b ) to create a feeling that everyone in attendance aligned and united c ) because he wants to empathize who is responsible for the desperate state of the nation d ) because he wants to inspire his audience and motivate them to take action

The answer is actually b. explanation: lines that signify human-like characteristics: “a half a dozen kissed the eves”raindrops don’t usually ‘kiss’ anything, as it is a human action. lines that signify playfulness: “and made the gables laugh” a gable is the part of a wall that encloses a pitched roof, so it is certainly not living and cannot really laugh. this is a human characteristic and signifies playfulness.

Would this why do giraffes have long necks?