"Sinners" Rhetorical Analysis

Today, we began a rhetorical analysis of the sermon. Click here to download the sermon. Your job is to write a paragraph of 8-10 sentences explaining how Edwards appeals to his audience's fear while delivering the sermon. You can use all of your class notes to successfully complete this assignment. It is due on Tuesday when you walk in to class. Late assignments - even if they're just five minutes late - get 20 points taken off.

Things to consider before you write:

• What were the Puritans afraid of?
• What did they value? How did they live their lives?
• What could the preacher possibly have said that would have made them afraid?

Things to consider as you write:

• Consider using different synonyms for fear.
• Consider varying your analytical verbs. Instead of saying "this quote shows," try one of the verbs in the image below. For example:
• Edwards reveals...
• Edwards' repetition of the word "quote" emphasizes...
• Edwards illustrates hell by including details such as....
• Remember to use arrows, not bombs. Choose small quotes with powerful, important language.