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Edward also uses similes when he is describing how powerful god actually is by stating, “(…) His wrath toward you burns like fire (…).” In this quote, Edwards uses the word “fire” to describe how powerful god is towards everyone that was disobeying him by for example sinning. This makes the listeners more aware of god’s power and their position as humans. In addition, it shows that God is angry with several humans in the world, which makes the listeners to think about who those humans are, and if they maybe are one of them.
In addition to imagery, metaphor and similes, Edward repeats different types of terms in his sermon as a way to make his message clear and laud. When it comes to repetition, there are tons of different types of them that
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