Sinners In The Hands Of An Angry God Language Analysis

Persuading people doesn't have to mean that it has to be done in one unique way. This rhetorical comparison essay between Edwards, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," and Jefferson's, "The Declaration of Independence," shows two different ways of persuading people through great techniques of English writing. The sentence from Edwards sermon and the opening sentence of the Declaration of Independence both include many points such as the tone, diction, syntax, imagery, rhetorical structure, figurative language. The points shown through the opening of Jefferson's Declaration aims through the effects of these points to obtain the attention of the audience. However, the sentence, "The flood's of God's vengeance have been withheld; but your guilt in the meantime is constantly increasing...." From the Edwards sermon, states reasons through these points to procure his motive to his congregation that has gathered about. Both sentences are arranged in such syntax
"...A decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation...." (Jefferson). The opening sentence of the Declaration of Independence has a much different approach to procure the audiences attention then did Edwards. Jefferson's tone is much more calm, smooth and well expressed, then Edwards's aggressive tone. "The separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind...." (Jefferson). " It is true that judgment against your evil works has not been executed hitherto...." (Edwards). Jefferson has respect for the Americans, so he's fighting for there cause. Whereas Edward thinks the whole mankind is evil and everything they do is a sin, so he's trying to convert people back into God's grace. Even though these two have a totally different motive, both are trying to persuade