At the beginning of the last paragraph Lincoln says, "we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot sanctify." He uses it to point out that the people gathered there were not necessarily the most important and attention must be paid to the sacrifices made by the soldiers. Throughout the speech the words “we”, “here”, “dedicate” and “nation” are repeated. He uses the “we” to make the audience aware that this is America together and that they are equal. “Here” is reiterated as it defines Gettysburg as the place from which they will move, “dedicate” is used for its power, and “nation” is implemented to provide a higher purpose. The repetition of “the people” at the closing of the speech helps to captivate listeners as it reminds them that they are honoring those who gave the “ultimate sacrifice” for them. Lincoln's implementation of repetition throughout the speech emphasizes his point of extolling the honor of the soldiers and engages the audience and successfully encourages them to continue the speech.