Answer:
"paper thing like a house of cards"
Explanation:
simile is a comparison using
like, as, resembles, or then
All of the above are examples of direct characterization
Answer:
In this excerpt, Edwards is attempting to convince readers that they <u>could miss an invaluable opportunity.</u>
Explanation:
Jonathan Edwards' sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" is a fervent appeal to the congregation and the population as a whole to repent of their sinful ways and return to God. He also issues a stern warning for the suffering that awaits anyone who refused to come back to God and seek salvation and forgiveness.
In the given excerpt, Edwards preached about the <em>"extraordinary opportunity [with] the door of mercy wide open"</em>. This is the one chance that they have to repent and be saved, a chance to be <em>"feasting, [. . .] rejoicing and singing for joy of heart"</em> instead of <em>"pining and perishing [. . .] to mourn for sorrow of heart and howl for vexation of spirit."</em> This is an invaluable, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have eternal life rather than be da mned in hell eternally. This is <u>his attempt to convince them to repent and grab the invaluable opportunity presented to them by the grace of God.</u>
Thus, the <u>correct answer is the second option</u>.