ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

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What is the basic way in which Edwards tries to move his listeners in “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”?
A
with stories of salvation
B
with images of hell
C
with descriptions of spiders
D
with cries for them to flee
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. He used imagery and figurative language so the wrath of God is more fearsome and gave you a mental picture of hell in your head.

Detailed explanation-2: -Edwards used fear tactics to get listeners to abide with what he was preaching. Jonathan Edwards uses repetition and imagery to get his point across in “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”. The most common tool used by Edwards to frighten people into believing what he was saying was repetition.

Detailed explanation-3: -The basic way in which Edwards tries to move his listeners is with. Images of Hell.

Detailed explanation-4: -What main point does Edwards want his listeners to understand? Who or what does he say will convince them? Edwards wants his listeners to understand that all non-converts must repent and be converted or they will be doomed forever. He says that the Spirit of God will convince them.

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