Question

1. which literary device is used in the phrase: \the flames rise, reaching for you, longing to pull you in\? a) simile b) personification c) hyperbole d) metaphor 40. what effect does the imagery of fire and destruction have on the reader? a) it reassures them that they are safe from harm b) it creates a sense of fear and urgency c) it makes the sermon feel peaceful and comforting d) it helps the audience focus on logical reasoning 41. what does edwards mean when he says, \you walk every day on a rotten covering stretched over the pit of destruction\? a) life is fragile, and people are always at risk of damnation b) people are strong enough to save themselves from hell c) everyone will eventually fall into the pit, no matter what d) the earth itself is unstable and about to collapse

Explanation:

1. In the phrase "The flames rise, reaching for you, longing to pull you in", the flames are given human - like qualities of reaching and longing, which is personification.
2. The imagery of fire and destruction typically evokes fear and a sense of urgency in the reader.
3. When Edwards says "You walk every day on a rotten covering stretched over the pit of destruction", he is emphasizing the fragility of life and the constant risk of damnation people face.

Answer:

1. B. Personification
2. B. It creates a sense of fear and urgency
3. A. Life is fragile, and people are always at risk of damnation