Question

read the excerpt from \sinners in the hands of an angry god.\
we find it easy to tread on and crush a worm that we see crawling on the earth; so it is easy for us to cut or singe a slender thread that anything hangs by; thus easy is it for god when he pleases to cast his enemies down to hell.
what is the denotation of the word \cast\ in this excerpt?
drop casually
throw with force
toss lightly
release into the air

Explanation:

To determine the denotation of "cast" in the excerpt, we analyze the context. The excerpt describes God casting enemies down to hell, implying a forceful action. "Drop casually" (A) and "toss lightly" (C) suggest a gentle action, inconsistent with the context of hell. "Release into the air" (D) doesn't fit as hell is a downward destination. "Throw with force" (B) aligns with the idea of forcefully sending enemies to hell, matching the context of God's action.

Answer:

B. throw with force