in the first paragraph, lincoln uses the word now to
a) show the contrast between his second inaugural address and his first inaugural address.
b) indicate that he is ready to accept his second term as president of the united states.
c) gain the attention of those in the audience.
d) explain

the correct answer is a

Explanation:

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A) show the contrast between his second inaugural address and his first inaugural address.

Explanation:

He begins the second sentence of the paragraph with then and the next sentence with now to explain the difference in his two inaugural addresses.

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