What is CQC??

1. What is CQC?? • CLAIM/CONTEXT– make your point, introduce your quote • QUOTE—provide EVIDENCE that supports and adds to the point you just made • To clarify: a “quote” is any word or set of words you take from a piece of writing. It does NOT have to be dialogue. • COMMENT– explain how the evidence you just offered proves your point. Tell the reader how the quote you picked actually supports your claim.

2. CLAIM – a.k.a. “Context” Although we often think that the quotes or examples we choose to back up our thoughts speak for themselves, they usually don’t. We know what we are thinking, but the reader doesn’t. Your job is to provide the reader with context, a frame of reference, for the evidence (quote) you are going to provide. This should indicate who is involved in the quote, why this happened, what is going on in general, when this is all happening (in terms of the story), and/or where this is all taking place.

3. Comment (THE ANALYSIS) • Explain to the reader why you think the evidence you have chosen supports your point—thus, proving it! • You must clearly explain the connections that you see. Remember that the reader may not see this connection—your job is to make it as clear as possible! B. Be sure you add to / elaborate on the quote. DO NOT simply re-state what the quote says.

4. Repeating vs. Elaborating • Repeating: Johnathan Edwards is angry. This can be seen when he says, “I am angry,” thus proving that he is angry with his congregation. • Elaborating: Johnathan Edwards is angry. When he states, “You are all going to Hell!” the audience feels the weight of his threat, and clearly understand that he has lost all patience.

5. What is Edwards’ central idea in the text? What is his purpose? How do you know? Support your response with evidence from the text. In his sermon, “Sinners in the Hands on an Angry God,” Johnathan Edwards’ purpose is to make his congregation feel safe and comfortable. As the sermon begins, Edwards relaxes his congregation by explaining to them that they are in great danger of going to Hell, noting that “it is only the power and mere pleasure of God that holds [them] up”(87). This reassurance that the congregation is in the hands of God would put the Puritan audience at ease. As the sermon progresses, Edwards continues to assure his audience in this same way by illustrating that their fates are beyond their individual control. This repetition of the same idea throughout the piece of writing clearly proves that Edward’s meant to convey the central idea that everything will be okay if Puritans continue to put their trust in God.

7. Pick TWO of the following and answer in CQC format: • What is Edwards’ central idea in the text? What is his purpose? How do you know? Support your response with evidence from the text. • Which of the rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos) does Edwards use most effectively? Support your response with evidence from the text. • How does Edwards use figurative language, diction, and imagery to achieve his purpose in the sermon? Pick one example and explain its effect on the audience. Support your response with evidence from the text. • Evaluate the effectiveness of Edwards’ sermon. How effective is his style, tone, word choice, etc. at getting his point across? Support your response with evidence from the text.