Lincoln's repetition of pronouns such as "neither," "all," "both," "we", "us," and "each" shows the reader or listener that a) he knows that the audience is not well educated. b) he can correctly use the conventions of formal english. c) he is confident in the education levels of his audience. d) he wants to emphasize that the country's two opposing sides must become one.

Lincoln's repetition of pronouns such as "neither," "all," "both," "we", "us," and "each" shows the reader or listener that D) he wants to emphasize that the country's two opposing sides must become one.

The use of pronouns is part of the discourse, as it is any other particular choice of words. The speaker, in this case, is not only addressing the reader and conveying a specific message. He is also getting involved and making both the reader and himself part of the same action, so that every American who was listening could feel the sense of unity Lincoln was trying to spread.

"choosing is refusing" means individuals face an opportunity cost with each decision they make. economists state that every decision involves trade-offs. opportunity cost is the least desirable alternative given up as a result of a decision.