"Sinners in the Hand of an Angry God" Daniel Drum and Brittany Connor
1) Edwards wants his congregation to be born again in their faith and turn from their wicked ways.
2) "Natural men" refers to all people and their naturally sinful ways.
3) Using context clues, "abate" means to be less intense.
4) Edwards uses this structure to provide a stronger visual image and lasting effect for his audience. Also, he used this structure to connect all of his like ideas in one paragraph.
5) The clause serves to provide the audience with a visual image. Yes, more appositives can be found in the sermon.
6) The rhetorical effect is that what he is saying sounds like an infinitely long list.
7) He uses semicolons to connect the clauses because they are all one big, giant idea and he wants it to go together with the same ideas. He repeats "not willingly" for effect and for his congregation to remember that part of the sermon (will be in their heads more if it is repeated more than once).
8) Edwards develops the simile in paragraph 5 by adding the visual element of an arrow being attached to a bow and launched at a person's heart. Imagery is powerful because it allows the audience to imagine what is happening while Edwards is saying it. Therefore, it is an effective tool in order to reach your audience.
2) "Natural men" refers to all people and their naturally sinful ways.
3) Using context clues, "abate" means to be less intense.
4) Edwards uses this structure to provide a stronger visual image and lasting effect for his audience. Also, he used this structure to connect all of his like ideas in one paragraph.
5) The clause serves to provide the audience with a visual image. Yes, more appositives can be found in the sermon.
6) The rhetorical effect is that what he is saying sounds like an infinitely long list.
7) He uses semicolons to connect the clauses because they are all one big, giant idea and he wants it to go together with the same ideas. He repeats "not willingly" for effect and for his congregation to remember that part of the sermon (will be in their heads more if it is repeated more than once).
9) The figurative language used in the next three paragraphs include language of great detail such as "wrath towards you burns like an angry fire" and "loathsome insect over the fire." The progression of this language becomes more and more hateful to humans from God and the point Edwards is making is that God hates you much like you hate other things in your daily life.
10) Edwards employs pathos because he uses imagery and similes that appeal to the audience's emotions.
11) Edwards tone is one of condemnation towards his congregation. Words such as abhor and abominable help create that tone. Towards the end, however, Edwards lets up a bit and does not use as strong of language.
12) Texts meant to be heard normally include more stories, emotion, and imagery than texts meant to be read. Written works tend to contain more facts and analysis.
13) Edwards' text is persuasive because it uses fear to encourage a change from his congregation. It is effective. A persuasive text is any text that uses language in order to change a person's opinion one way. In this case, Edwards wants to persuade his congregation that they are still not doing enough to please their angry God.
14) I believe parts that may have evoked such responses are when Edwards gives images of hell. These images such as fire and death scare the congregation because, despite all of their good works, they are being told they will still not enter the paradise of heaven.
15) (Bow and arrow going through heart)
Great analysis of the sermon. There's good ellaboration in your answers. Also, there are plenty of quotes from the text to support your answers. You never really told exactly what parts of the story would evoke outbursts from the congregation. I'd like to see quotes from the parts that give images of hell.
ReplyDeleteI'd say this looks like a job well done! You elaborate enough on your answers, especially number 9. You showed understanding of what pathos is; whereas I didn't know what it was until just now. If I hadn't read the story, the answers were so in depth, I'd know Edwards' disposition on the topic he talks about anyway. Also, the number 15 answer is the best.
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