Read this sentence from Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address:

Fondly do we hope - fervently do we pray - that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away.

Which of the following correctly describes the effect of the word scourge? (4 points)

Respuesta :

War defines the word scourge. Scourge, as explained by the dictionary, is a verb that depicts punishment. In Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address, he has hopes of ending the punishment of war to ease away rapidly. I hope this helps.