SENTENCE STRUCTURE

Rohan M. Shamika S. & Aaron K.

SINNER IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD!

COMMON SENTENCE STRUCTURE

Cluster of long sentences, then a few medium sentences

Ex: Paragraphs 4-5• Word per sentence = 83, 43, 78, 77

Longest Sentence=153 words

Shortest Sentence=2 words

Average Sentence Length= 52 words

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1-->15

16-30

31-45

46-60

61-75

76-90

>90

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Frequency of Sentence Lengths

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Bradford Both Edwards

Ideas are to the point; plain and unornamented

Generally long sentences used throughout the passages

Vivid imagery used in sermon

No imagery is used

Big, eloquent words commonly seen

Plain Style: Uncomplicated sentences and commonly used words, clear of figures of speech

Figures of speech to emphasize the picture

BRADFORD VS EDWARDS

EFFECT ON AUDIENCE

The use of big words and imagery may be to show

the audience eloquence and superiority by confusing

them with the formal wording

Possibly uses these trends to emphasize that he is

closer to God than audience by being more elegant

Vivid imagery captivates audience, and makes the

sermon more believable