Question

identify three figures of famous figures of speech that Edwards develops in the fourth through seventh paragraphs. What things is he comparing in each one?

Answer 1

This can be the answer:

1. The wrath of God is compared to dammed waters

2. A bent bow,

3. Sinners are compared to spiders

It can also be the answer:

(1) Sinners in the hands of an angry God.

(2) As he that walks in slippery places is every moment liable to fall, he cannot foresee one moment whether he shall stand or fall the next; and when he does fall, he falls at once without warning

(3) For it is said, that when that due time or appointed time comes, their foot shall slide