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What literary device is used in “The Sermon on the Plain”?
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The literary devices commonly used in "The Sermon on the Plain" include:
1. Allusion: References to Old Testament scriptures and teachings are made throughout the sermon, connecting Jesus' words to the established religious tradition.
2. Metaphor: Jesus uses metaphors to convey his teachings and make them more relatable. For example, he refers to his followers as "salt of the earth" and "light of the world."
3. Parallelism: The sermon is structured with parallel phrases and ideas, such as the repeated use of the phrase "Blessed are" to highlight different qualities of the faithful.
4. Hyperbole: Jesus uses exaggerated language to emphasize his points, such as when he advises his followers to pluck out their own eyes if they cause them to sin.
5. Contrast: Throughout the sermon, Jesus presents contrasts between different states or behaviors, such as the contrast between blessings and woes, or the contrast between love for enemies and hatred for others.
1. Allusion: References to Old Testament scriptures and teachings are made throughout the sermon, connecting Jesus' words to the established religious tradition.
2. Metaphor: Jesus uses metaphors to convey his teachings and make them more relatable. For example, he refers to his followers as "salt of the earth" and "light of the world."
3. Parallelism: The sermon is structured with parallel phrases and ideas, such as the repeated use of the phrase "Blessed are" to highlight different qualities of the faithful.
4. Hyperbole: Jesus uses exaggerated language to emphasize his points, such as when he advises his followers to pluck out their own eyes if they cause them to sin.
5. Contrast: Throughout the sermon, Jesus presents contrasts between different states or behaviors, such as the contrast between blessings and woes, or the contrast between love for enemies and hatred for others.
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