Vergil, Aeneid, Book 4
What case is “animum” in the line “furens animi”?
Accusative
Nominative
Dative
Genitive
What effect does Vergil achieve by referring to Dido as 'inflamed by love, pursued by some god' due to her increased suffering?
He highlights the power of external forces over individual fates and emotions through pathos.
He portrays the love between Dido and Aeneas as purely transcendent and undisturbed by mortal concerns.
He emphasizes the danger of uncontrolled passions as they result in great misfortunes.
He implies that Dido is capable of making rational decisions despite the interference of divinities.
What is the Latin word for "heart" that is used in the context of love and emotions throughout the Aeneid?
Oculi
Pedes
Caput
Cor
Which Latin word means "queen" as referenced in the Aeneid, Book 4?
Serva
Regina
Matrona
Puella
In this passage, how does Virgil use Dido’s words to build tension within the plot?
By expressing her despair at being abandoned by Aeneas despite their intimacy.
By showing how she is looking forward to returning to peaceful rule after he leaves.
By highlighting her eagerness for Aeneas’s successful journey away from Carthage.
By focusing on how she celebrates the prospect of new suitors after his departure.
In which way does Vergil's diction when referring to Dido's love for Aeneas as “vulnus alit venis et caeco carpitur igni” affect its portrayal?
It frames love as a heroic battle where Dido is cast in valorous light against insurmountable odds.
It depicts love as a natural disaster over which Dido has no control, implying inevitable devastation.
It portrays love as a divinely inflicted condition that emphasizes destiny over personal choice.
It presents love as an internal wound and blind fire consuming Dido from within, signifying destructive obsession.
In translating "moriens invitus," (line 285) which choice best maintains Aeneas' complex motivation while acknowledging his reluctance to leave Carthage?
Reluctantly dying
Willingly passing away
Eagerly departing life
Happily sacrificing himself

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In what way does Vergil utilize diction to portray the gravity of Dido’s love for Aeneas in this passage?
The choice of intense verbs conveys the profound impact that love has on her character.
Neutral adjectives depict love as a casual aspect contributing little to character development.
Frequent mention of gods downplays human emotions like love as mere divine playthings.
The use of pastoral imagery presents love as a simple and natural emotion for Dido.
In contrast to previous moments in 'Aeneid' Book IV, how does Vergil alter metric variations during lines [insert specific passage] where he depicts an escalating argument between Dido and Aeneas?
By inserting additional dactyls within monologues reflecting faster pace during discord
By using fewer elisions during conversation sequences establishing rhythmical unity
By maintaining consistent caesuras which signify ongoing harmonious interactions between characters
By strategically placing more spondees alongside fiery dialogue for emphasis on conflict
Considering Virgil lived during the transition from Republic to Empire in Rome, how might Aeneas embodying both heroism and vulnerability resonate with citizens experiencing this shift?
It may evoke empathy among citizens who felt uncertain amidst political change yet hopeful due to strong leadership qualities embodied by figures like Augustus.
It potentially suggests disillusionment with emerging autocratic systems highlighting individual suffering caused thereby.
It could highlight perceived weaknesses within society advocating for a return to Republican values instead.
It might represent doubt concerning imperial governance given its emphasis on emotional struggle over stoic resolve expected at times.