EXERCISES
1. Note the three points of similarity in these addresses (1) both have as their subject Abraham Lincoln (2) both were delivered at Lincoln’s birthplace (3) both were delivered by Presidents of the United States.
2. Remembering that these addresses were prepared for listeners rather than for readers, have the best oral reader in your class read the addresses to you. Be sure to keep your booklets closed during the reading.
3. Which address do you like best? Read both through carefully and see if your opinion remains the same. Can you give reasons for your preference?
4. Notice the forceful contrasts in Roosevelt’s first paragraph. Fill the following blanks with appropriate words:
(a) “He grew to know ................. but never .............”
(b) “............... came to him, but never ............”
(c) “............... was his, but not ............”
(d) “His gaunt shoulders were ............. but his steel thews never ...............”
(e) “Disaster ............. but never ......... him.”