Taylor’s poem used descriptive language because he was using an extended metaphor to describe what he wants God to make him. Lastly, Edward’s poem used persuasive language because he was trying to persuade his audience to turn back to God and the normal Puritan teachings/ways. By looking at the language used, a person can also see the purpose of the poem. Bradstreet’s poem was more narrative and telling about how amazing God’s forgiveness is. Taylor’s poem was a description of how he wanted God to make him into a tool. Edwards’ sermon was trying to persuade his crowd to turn their beliefs back to Puritanism. They all used different tones to accomplish their goals. Bradstreet used a soft tone. Taylor used a descriptive tone to describe how he wants God to make him a better person. Edwards uses a startling tone because he was telling his audience that most, if not all, of them will go to hell. The biggest thing to understand from these three pieces of literature is that they are all very different though they are all pieces of the same type of Puritan
Taylor’s poem used descriptive language because he was using an extended metaphor to describe what he wants God to make him. Lastly, Edward’s poem used persuasive language because he was trying to persuade his audience to turn back to God and the normal Puritan teachings/ways. By looking at the language used, a person can also see the purpose of the poem. Bradstreet’s poem was more narrative and telling about how amazing God’s forgiveness is. Taylor’s poem was a description of how he wanted God to make him into a tool. Edwards’ sermon was trying to persuade his crowd to turn their beliefs back to Puritanism. They all used different tones to accomplish their goals. Bradstreet used a soft tone. Taylor used a descriptive tone to describe how he wants God to make him a better person. Edwards uses a startling tone because he was telling his audience that most, if not all, of them will go to hell. The biggest thing to understand from these three pieces of literature is that they are all very different though they are all pieces of the same type of Puritan