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Jonathan Edwards’s "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"

Question 2 • OK-English III-SPS-A

Jefferson delays mentioning the American colonies until late in the introduction. How does this delay affect his argument? Check the two best answers.

Answer
A
It draws readers into the argument and establishes that ideas apply to society.
B
It prevents readers from quickly losing sympathy for the Americans.
C
It engages readers by creating a sense of mystery about the Americans.
D
It emphasizes that the principles involved are universal, not just American.