Flashcard on 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God' and Early American Literature

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What is the main purpose of Edwards' sermon 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God'?

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To warn sinners of God's wrath and encourage repentance

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How does Edwards describe God's attitude towards sinners in his sermon?

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Angry and wrathful

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What literary device does Edwards use when he compares sinners to spiders held over a fire?

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Metaphor

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According to Edwards, what is the only thing that can save a person from eternal damnation?

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being born again

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How does Edwards' sermon reflect Puritan beliefs?

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It stresses the concept of predestination

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What effect did Edwards likely intend his sermon to have on his audience?

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To instill fear and promote repentance

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What does the popularity of Edwards' sermon suggest about colonial society?

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They were deeply concerned with religious matters

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How might Edwards' sermon have influenced colonial literature?

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It inspired more emotional and vivid imagery

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What role does fear play in Edwards' sermon?

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It is a tool to motivate repentance and faith