Vergil, Aeneid, Book 2

Metonymy, substituting attributes of Greece for its warriors' intentions.

Ethos, by establishing Sinon’s credibility through historical context.

Logos, using logical arguments about Greek strategy against Troy.

Pathos, aimed at stirring emotions among the Trojans.

Italian.

Hebrew.

Latin.

Greek.

Greek civilization.

Trojan civilization.

Persian civilization.

Egyptian civilization.

Answer Choice A expresses an understanding that Romans felt compelled by religious duty to interpret and act upon signs from deities.

Incorrect Response D suggests indifference on account of frequent supernatural occurrences which conflicts with documented Roman religiosity.

Incorrect Response C portrays anger directed at meddling gods contrary to Roman reverence for them.

Incorrect Response B indicates surprise over spiritual interventions rather than acceptance as part of daily life.

Intense focus on individual experiences amidst broader turmoil reflects Caesar's personalized accounts of battle scenes.

Emphasis on romantic subplots during war distinguishes Vergil's work from the largely romance-free narratives by Caesar.

The use of lengthy monologues by characters is less prevalent in Caesar's more direct reportage style.

Frequent invocation of the gods’ will contrasts strongly with Caesar’s secular explanations for events.

By focusing on "honestum" to suggest Laocoön's physical strength.

By emphasizing the verbs "percussus" to convey violent action.

By selecting subdued synonyms for "manu" to downplay the desperation.

By interpreting "terque quaterque" as an incidental detail rather than repeated action.

The importance of hospitality is underlined when Trojans consider accepting the Greek gift.

Divine will interfering with human affairs is highlighted by his death after warning against the horse.

The individual pursuit of glory is seen as Laocoön confronts danger head-on without fear.

Humanism is shown through Laocoön’s rational argument against bringing in the horse.

Assonance

Alliteration

Anaphora

Onomatopoeia

naves

dona

arma

castra

It suggests that fate is malleable and subject to human intervention if valiant enough efforts are made.

It implies that free will holds equal weight with destiny in determining outcomes.

It underscores destiny as an overpowering force that mortals struggle futilely against.

It portrays destiny as easily discernible and understood by all individuals involved.