Benjamin Franklin 13 Virtues

Franklin sought to cultivate his character by a plan of thirteen virtues, which he developed at age 20 (in 1726) and continued to practice in some form for the rest of his life. His autobiography (see references below) lists his thirteen virtues as:
1. "TEMPERANCE. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation."
2. "SILENCE. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation."
3. "ORDER. Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time."
4. "RESOLUTION. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve."
5. "FRUGALITY. Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing."
6. "INDUSTRY. Lose no time; be always employ'd in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions."
7. "SINCERITY. Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly."
8. "JUSTICE. Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty."
9. "MODERATION. Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve."
10. "CLEANLINESS. Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, cloaths, or habitation."
11. "TRANQUILLITY. Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable."
12. "CHASTITY. Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dullness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another's peace or reputation."
13. "HUMILITY. Imitate Jesus and Socrates.

Metaphore Annalissis

Sinners in the Hand of an Angry God

Sinners in The Hands of An Angry God ToneAuthors convey their tones by using a variety of rhetorical techniques. In Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, Jonathan Edwards uses the rhetorical techniques, imagery, repetition and metaphors to show his sharp tone.
Edwards uses repetition to express his sharp tone. In his sermon he repeats the word “wrath”, which mean violent anger, over and over again making it clear how angry god is with his people. Edwards basically dooms the congregation to hell saying that they are horrible people and that they deserve to burn in hell. In putting heavy emphasis on this word, he shows the people that they are all sinners in the
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Edwards also uses strong imagery to implement his tone. He creates a vivid picture in the reader’s head and puts emphasis on his sharp tone.
Edwards sharp tone is also conveyed by the metaphors he uses in his sermon. sight of god and if they have any hope of not being damned they will repent. In using these metaphors he allows the reader to understand the tone by putting it in a context, which is more easily related.
In Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, Jonathan Edwards conveys his sharp tone through rhetorical techniques. For example he states, “The God the holds you over the pit of Hell, much as one holds a spider, or some loathsome insect over the fire, abhors you, and is dreadfully provoked: his wrath towards you burns like fire; he looks upon you as worthy of nothing else, but to be cast into the fire; he is of purer eyes than to bear to have you in his sight; you are ten thousand times more abominable in his eyes, than the most hateful venomous serpent is in ours…” If the author had just stated that God is powerful, the tone would have been affected because the statement would not have been conveyed as strongly. In creating this visual for the reader, one feels the sharpness of his tone and understands the seriousness of the matter. He compares several things to enforce his tone. Thus showing the reader how he feels on the matter. Edwards says “ The wraths of God are great waters that are dammed for the present…” also he states “ The bow of God’s wrath is bent and the arrow made ready on the string, and justice bends the arrow at your heart…” In his metaphors he does not use positive connotation making them sharp and to the point.