... . Much of his sermon was either- or. The metaphors Edwards used were strong and effective on his audience. "It is true, that the judgment against your evil works- There were Biblical allusions, references to God and His power. The imagery portrayed by Edwards was astonishing. They painted such pictures in someone's mind, such gory imagery. "That lake of burning brimstone, is extended ... such zealot, totally devoted to Puritanism and whatever it took to get people to convert. As you can see, Edwards did a lot. He used metaphors, simile, emotionally loaded words, bandwagon, Biblical allus...

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• Grade Level: High School

... as a "young woman," readers can begin to see what Edna looks like (Chopin 25). The "Holy Ghost" and "vouchsafe" depict a pure and holy scene. Biblical allusions are seen here along with graciousness and readers are filled with a calmness and peace. The peace does not last for long. Chopin then describes the world as "vague," ... ...

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Martin Luther King uses rhetorical devices to write a letter to his critical clergymen, arguing that his actions were not "unwise and untimely". Through techniques such as tone, diction, allusions, and metaphors, King politely provides a rational explanation as to why direct action must be taken immediately. King uses a polite tone by answering their statement in "patient and reasonable" terms. King, ... of Tarsus" he is going outside his hometown. The allusion is used to justify the actions he has taken. If King is wrong in what he is doing, then the Biblical characters he refers to must be...

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