Introduction:
You have already read the sermon and completed a formal reading guide as part of the assignments for lesson 4. Based on the reading and your
notes consider that Jonathan Edwards is considered one of the masters of figurative language. His use of vivid images and strong metaphors is
very obvious in his sermon, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”, as he describes humans and hell. For example, he says, “Unconverted men
walk over the pit of Hell on a rotten covering…”
Prompt:
From “Sinners” find three metaphors and explain (define) what Edwards mean by each. Using appropriate, convincing rhetoric explain whether or
not his metaphors are believable and appropriate? Explain whether or not his images are clear and effective. Finally, relate them to our lives
today. Explain whether or not they create the same feelings today as they did then.
Pre Writing Assignment (thesis statement & chosen metaphors):
To prepare for actually writing your essay in response to the above prompt, compose a thesis statement that directly and concisely answers the
prompt. Also, determine which three metaphors you will discuss in the body of your essay.
If you need help with writing thesis statements you will find excellent resources at the following web sites:
Purdue OWL: Creating a Thesis Statement
LEO: Thesis Statement
You will submit these items through the course website for instructor approval. Please do not write the essay until your instructor has
reviewed this assignment.
Scoring:
A properly written thesis statement that addresses the prompt (10 pts)
Identification of three metaphors you will discuss in the body of the paper (15 pts)
Lesson 4: Journal Assignment
This journal response will include two distinct reactions. First describe the types and purposes of the journal entries that you read for this
lesson. Secondly, describe the characteristics of 17th and 18th Century poetry and comment on their differences.
Scoring:
Description of the types and purposes of journals read in lesson 4. (10 points)
Describe the characteristics of 17th and 18th Century and poetry and comment on their differences. (15 points)
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