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What are the figures of speech in sinners in the hands of an angry god?
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∙ 14y ago
It is said that Jonathan Edwards actually read his sermons that were written down before his speaking engagements. It is also said that he read them in a monotone voice because he believed in the Holy Spirit sending conviction upon the hearers instead of attempting to provoke a response by charisma or tone.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt's a book written by Johnathon Edwards in the mid 1700's explaining his spiritual life in ways that other people could relate to for one of his sermons, only to have some say they feel that way, when they really didn't.
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∙ 14y agoEdwards uses a whole bunch of figures of speech.
Metaphors
Similes
personification
hyperbole
metonymy
synecdoche
list goes on....
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∙ 10y agoAlliteration, diction, assonance, emotional appeal, allusion, symbol, metaphor, simile, repition, imagery, and syntax are the ones easily found.
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∙ 9y agoThe 3 famous figures of speech in 'Sinners in Hands of An Angry God' were simile, metaphor, and personification.
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∙ 11y ago"For who knows the power of Gods anger?"
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What references in Sinners in the hands of an angry god might be interpreted as allusions to divine mercy?
it refers to a big black weener that god looks at and is like woah its huge.
In my English class I have to create a parody of Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Jonathon Edwards. Some examples would be failing to keep a neat locker or oversleeping. Any other ideas?
Forgetting your cellphone, or forgetting to charge it. Giving in to the temptation to go to an actual library. Allowing yourself to sweat.
What religion is Jonathan Edwards?
Jonathan Edwards was born on October 5, 1703.
If we 'Draw nigh unto God He will draw nigh unto us'?
Yes.James 4:8 - Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. (KJV)
Sinners in the hands of an angery god how did Edwards choice of words affect the overall impact of his passage?
Edwards uses words like "humans are like spiders being dangled over the fire and God only keeps them alive hor his pleasure. Humans are destined for hell if we do not reform." (not actual citations, paraphrasing)
When was Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God created?
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God was created in 1741.
Do you agree or disagree with Sinners in the hands of an angry God?
no
When was Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God written?
The sermon was written and preached in 1741.
How are Sinners in the hands of a Angry God and Speech to the Virginia convention by Patrick Henry alike?
They both use imagery, repetition, rhetorical questions, and metaphors.
Who said that you are all sinners in the hands of an angry god?
satin
What is the theme of the sinners in the hands of an angry God?
Fire and Wrath.
Who wrote Sinners in the hands of angry god?
Johnathan Edwards
What keeps sinners out of hell in sinners in the hands of an angry god?
Sinners who have asked forgiveness and repent of their sins will be kept out of hell.
Who is the author of Sinners in the hands of an angry god?
The Author is Jonathan Edwards.
Edwards' 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God' is probably not?
typical of his sermons
Allusion in sinners in the hands of an angry God?
An allusion is a figure of speech that is an indirect and brief reference to a place or person. An allusion in "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" is when Edwards mentions the wrath of God hanging over the congregation and telling them to fly out of Sodom.
Who is known for the sermon called sinners in the hands of an angry god?
Jonathan Edwards
