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For questions 1–3, see page 130 of the Student Edition.
Directions: Answer the questions.
4. Analyze Emotional Appeals Circle the words or images from the sermon that
are intended to inspire fear in the audience.
a. the furnace is now hot d. unsearchable ways g. an extraordinary
b. the glitter sword is whet
e. the fiery pit c. everlasting destruction
f. purer eyes
opportunity
h. the flames gather
i. a slender thread
5. Analyze Persuasion I think Edwards used fear to motivate his audience because
6. Draw Conclusions Answer the following questions.
How does Jonathan Edwards describe God? 7. Compare Literary Works Anne Bradstreet and Jonathan Edwards were two
Puritan writers. Use the chart to compare their views of God and people.
Edwards
Bradstreet
God
from Sinners in the Hands of an
Angry God
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According to Edwards, who will be saved? People
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