ator's?

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Daniel Webster's customary preparation for the
delivery of an oration was to read Isaiah's
magnificent address, "Comfort Ye My People." What
oratorical beauties can you discover from a
reading of this address? 284, 285 S.A.

3. Other Literary Forms Found in the Bible

What is the nature of the book of Ecclesiastes and
the author's view of life? 242-246 S.A.

What is the nature of the book of Proverbs? 248 S.A.

Give the gist of the teachings of the Proverbs. 248 S.A.

Give in modern terms three principles of conduct
taught in "Enter not into the Path of the Wicked" 255 S.A.

Wisdom Literature

Dr. Richard G. Moulton says there are three
characteristic methods employed in stating the
Proverbs: antithesis, comparison, and imagery. In
the selection, "Praise of the Wise and Virtuous
Woman," can you find examples of these three
methods? 256 S.A.

The literary forms of the Proverbs are fourfold:
the single couplet; clusters of couplets, where
several independent sayings are gathered about a
common theme; the epigram; and wisdom sonnets.
Note these four forms. 501 G.B.
249-257 S.A.

Letters

In what literary form are the writings of Paul? 413 S.A.

What can be said of the style of Paul's letters? 413 S.A.

How did Paul's wide experience contribute
to his writings? 414 S.A.

Varied Styles

What type of story common to-day is told by one of
the brothers of Abimelech? 333 H.T.

Do you think Nathan's method of bringing David to
repentance peculiarly effective? Give three
literary devices used by Nathan in support of your
opinion. 432 H.T.

What three stories in the Bible are recognized as
among the most charming love stories in the world?
49 H.T. 60 T.J., 35 T.J.

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What is the circumstance of the only riddle in the
Bible? 173 T.J.

What literary form did Jesus most often use in
speaking to the people? 133 L.J.

4. The Literary Value of the Books of Prophecy

Isaiah

In what literary form are many of Isaiah's
prophecies wri