1.  A crisis strikes. Another presidential fact-finding committee is born.  We cannot win the battle. We cannot afford to lose it.  The leader of the band can sing and dance. He cannot read music.

2. 1. The captives required freedom to relieve their suffering. 2. Equiano was beset by fears that his sister’s fate might be worse than his. 3. A free person who does not plan for the future is prodigal.

3. 4. The feelings brought on by drinking the strange liquid filled Equiano with bewilderment. 5. Is greed the cause of brutality?

4. 1. Is there a (constitution, contrivance) that can help one avoid eternal damnation? According to Edwards, no such human plan exists. 2. Edwards attempts to (induce, appease) his congregation to follow his advice by using his power of persuasion.

5. 1. An individual may take care of her or his (constitution, contrivance), but Edwards asserts, attention to one’s physical condition will not keep one out of hell. 2. Edwards evidently (appeases, abhors) “sinners.” His fiery words communicate this hatred.

6. 1. Edwards believes that God is an (inconceivable, omnipotent), or all-powerful, being who can bring about catastrophe at any time. 2. According to Edwards, God can be (induced, provoked) by anyone. An angry God has prepared eternal punishment for all.

7. 1. The ways of humans, says Edwards, are mostly (abominable, inconceivable) to God, who is displeased by our loathsome behavior. 2. Is it (inconceivable, omnipotent) that people find salvation outside the Puritan church? To Edwards such a concept is unimaginable.

8. 1. According to Edwards, one cannot simply (induce, appease) God with good works or other calming actions. 2. Edwards (ascribed, provoked) the cause of God’s wrath to those people who are reluctant to accept Christ as their Savior and who are an affront to God.

16. Bellwork #12 Write and correct the following sentences: 4. a. Edgar Allan Poe’s frightening tales often take place in creepy, dark settings. b. “When I read Poe’s stories before going to bed I have awful dreams,” said Shannon.

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