“Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”, by Jonathan Edwards Fall 2014 Style Analysis AP Language & Composition Points Possible: 50 **This is a LONG TERM assignment due on Thursday, September 25.** **This assignment is due to TURNITIN.COM by Thursday, September 25 at 11:59PM.** **The turnitin.com penalty is 20% OFF PER DAY it is not submitted** I. Mode of Writing & Task Style Analysis: when the analytical author focuses on the rhetorical elements an author implements to make a critical point. You take into account the SOAPS model while doing this! Your goal: To analyze Edwards’ goal with this sermon taking into account the Great Awakening. II. Assignment: 1. Complete a close reading of “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” by Jonathan Edwards. Scan this barcode here (using an app on your phone like i-nigma or barcode scanner): 2. Identify and analyze three pieces of imagery and/or figurative language in Edwards' "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God". Think about their function to the overall piece: how would they impact the audience? What purpose do they serve? 3. Then, in a carefully constructed essay response explore how the rhetoric impacts his targeted audience. The end product of this assignment will result in a 2-3 page paper analyzing the FUNCTION of each example of imagery/figurative language. Analysis of diction and tone is inherent in everything you will be doing for this paper - reference your packets on diction, power verbs, and tone words for guidance. You WILL inherently incorporate all elements of the SOAPS model into your response. Your response will be assessed with a modified AP rubric (posted separately on my website). I will have copies made for you on the day of the final draft. However, it is recommended that you review the expectations and are familiar with the task at hand. III. Due Dates: * ALL portions of this assignment must be typed according to MLA format regulations. NO EXCEPTIONS. • • • • • • 9/4: Introduction to Essay (this is done to allow for a closer reading with this week’s WTQ) 9/8: WTQ over Edwards, be sure to read the information on my website about the Great Awakening if you need that support! 9/8: Class SOAPS Creation over Edwards 917: Class Practice with SOAPS and DIDLSS 9/23: By 7:30AM, your draft must be published to the turnitin.com PEER EDIT board! We’ll be meeting in the C-Lab to edit/revise your work. 9/25: Hardcopy of your essay is due with a turnitin.com submission by 11:59PM. *Conferences are available with Mrs. Butler throughout the writing process of this paper. Please schedule in advance. The last day to conference with Mrs. Butler will be September 23.