Vergil, Aeneid, Book 4

Onomatopoeia

Simile

Metaphor

Synecdoche

It underscores the importance of hospitality laws between host cities and foreign guests.

It reflects traditional Roman wedding ceremonies and their inviolability.

It highlights the Roman value placed on pietas and fate over personal desires.

It showcases the practice of consulting oracles for guidance in love affairs.

The historical context of the event described

The pattern of long and short syllables

The occurrence of literary devices

The moral lesson in the text

friend

mother

daughter

sister

Metonymy

Allusion

Paradox

Oxymoron

Uses imagery of uncontrollable natural forces to convey the depth and intensity of feelings that go beyond rational control and simple interpretation.

Indicates the unpredictability of outcomes in romantic entanglements and hints at the inevitability of danger once ignited passion takes hold.

Serves as a reminder that fervent passions can lead to destruction if left unchecked without proper guidance and direction in life choices.

Shows the transformative effect of real and lasting connections that burn away superficial aspects, revealing the true nature beneath the interaction.

Preposition or conjunction

Pronoun or article

Interjection or adverb

Noun or verb

They indicate absolute cultural superiority establishing Romans as unquestionably dominant figures.

They reveal deep-seated mutual respect between different cultures enriching cooperative dynamics.

They underscore cultural differences highlighting potential sources underlying character conflicts.

They suggest an impending cultural assimilation where Phoenician identity will be subdued by Roman ideals.

The proper upbringing of children should be prioritized above all else, including divine instructions or personal wishes.

The pursuit of romantic relationships is irrelevant when compared to career ambitions.

Preserving wealth and power takes precedence over obeying divine commandments or fulfilling one's preordained path.

The collective good and destiny of the state outweigh individual desires and relationships.

Repetitive enjambment across several lines to portray ongoing deliberation.

Use of hypermetrical lines exceeding the standard hexameter size for overwhelming sentiment.

The alternating between shorter lines and full-length verses mimics her vacillating resolve.

Strict adherence to regular hexameter throughout to maintain dramatic tension.