Question

1. what emotion do you think edwards wanted his audience to feel after hearing this sermon? a) happiness b) fear and urgency c) indifference d) amusement 47. which statement best describes how edwards tries to persuade his audience? a) he tells stories of people who have been saved by faith b) he uses emotional and frightening imagery to create a sense of fear c) he calmly explains logical reasons to follow religion d) he focuses only on the love and kindness of god

Explanation:

Jonathan Edwards' sermons, like "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," are known for using vivid, frightening imagery to evoke a sense of fear and urgency among the audience to repent. He did not aim to create happiness, indifference, or amusement. And he used emotional and frightening imagery rather than just calm logical - explanations or focusing only on God's love to persuade his audience.

Answer:

1. B) Fear and urgency
2. B) He uses emotional and frightening imagery to create a sense of fear