Caesar, Gallic War, Book 4

Elision serves as a placeholder for missing syllables without affecting meter.

Elision usually introduces an extra syllable that disrupts rhythmic patterns.

Elision can smooth out transitions between words and maintain rhythmic flow.

Elision changes dactyls into spondees by lengthening short syllables.

It serves as the culmination of errors in judgment rooted in passions.

It offers closure for the characters, moving past their sufferings.

It represents a minor setback in the main plot of advancing Roman foundations.

It proves that rational thought always prevails over emotional turmoil.

A pause within a line of verse.

A deliberate break between words for dramatic effect.

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

The omission of a vowel at the end of one word when the next word begins with a vowel or h-.

His emotional vulnerability shows a shift towards embracing individual expression contrary to stoic principles valued by Romans.

The hero’s respect for women's counsel portrays progressive gender roles that challenge patriarchal standards.

His indecisiveness reflects public criticism against Augustus' autocratic rule, implying a call for democratic reform.

Aeneas embodies pietas by prioritizing duty over personal desire, reflecting Augustus’ emphasis on traditional Roman virtues.

Emphasizing dramatic irony where readers know Juno’s hidden influence creates suspense distinct from Catullus’ subtle cues guiding reader inference.

Frequent apostrophe calling upon gods' powers marks intentionality differing from Catullus' preference for metaphorical language hinting at manipulation.

Using prosopopoeia giving non-human entities voice contrasts against Catullus’ employment of synesthesia blending senses for emotive impact.

Personification attributing human qualities shapes attitudes contrasted by Catullus' reliance on metonymy connecting related concepts.

He falls out of love with Dido suddenly and decides to depart.

Dido offends him by proposing marriage publicly without consulting him first.

He receives an unfavorable omen that predicts doom if he stays any longer in Carthage.

He is reminded of his duty to found a new city by Mercury’s message from Jupiter.

Femina

Puella

Ancilla

Regina

Peloponnesian War

Trojan War

Second Punic War

Persian Wars

As a harmonious element aligning with his emotional inclinations.

As an unimportant aspect easily overshadowed by love.

As a conflicting force that challenges Aeneas’s personal desires.

As a concept completely absent from Aeneas's considerations.

It highlights her rational decision-making process.

It underscores her joy in Aeneas' presence.

It illustrates her indifference towards Aeneas' departure.

It emphasizes her obsessive and repetitive thoughts.