Question

Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."

We find it easy to tread on and crush a worm that we see crawling on the earth; so it is easy for us to cut or singe a slender thread that anything hangs by; thus easy is it for God when he pleases to cast his enemies down to hell.

What is the denotation of the word “cast” in this excerpt? drop casually throw with force toss lightly release into the air...

A.) drop casually
B.)throw with force
C.)toss lightly
D.)release into the air

Answer 1

B.)throw with force

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the dictionary the word "cast" can be used to indicate the action of throwing, throwing, throwing, throwing. In this case, using the word do not know denotative meaning the phrase would read "Thus, it is easy for God when he wishes to throw his enemies to hell."

Answer 2

Since in the quote, words such as crush, cut, and singe are used, which are words that show some force being used, the denotation of the word "cast" in this excerpt is similar - B. throw with force.
God doesn't just toss these sinners to hell - he makes sure they never come back.