October 22, 2013

Rhetorical Devices and "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"

Objective: In an SCR, students will determine the central claim of "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," focusing on the analysis of the claim's development over the course of the text.  Specifically, Edwards' use of rhetorical devices.

Task

• Define rhetorical device terms in notes (REPLACE ANALOGY WITH SIMILE)
• Read "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"
• Complete SOAPSTone organizer in your notes.
• Compose a paragraph analyzing Edward's use of specific devices using the frame in your notes.

Sample Video we analyzed in class