ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

PURITAN LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
To which chief emotion does Edwards appeal in the following passage of the sermon?How awful is it to be left behind at such a day! To see so many others feasting, while you are pining and perishing.
A
grief
B
envy
C
sympathy
D
joy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, ” Jonathan Edwards created the emotion of fear by using imagery and figurative language to persuade his audience.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tone comes from Edwards anger and disapproval of people and their sins. Ignites the fear in the audience with phrases such as “wrath of God.” The tone turns from condemnation to hopeful as he says its not to late to repent your sins. Edwards’ intended his sermon, a speech, be heard rather than read.

Detailed explanation-3: -The words “Sinners” and “Angry God” suggest the emotional focus of Jonathan Edwards’s message.

Detailed explanation-4: -what emotions was Edward’s sermon designed to evoke in a listener? what did he want the listeners to do? it describes fear, guilt, and shame. he wants us to turn to God.

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