Vergil, Aeneid, Books 6, 8, and 12

By likening Aeneas's leadership to a shepherd guiding his flock.

By equating Turnus’s anger with a growing flame.

By contrasting Dido’s passion with a calm sea.

By comparing fleeing Trojans to scattered deer.

Alluding to earlier epic traditions emphasizes Dido’s plight against divine machinations illustrating tragic conflict between private passions and public obligations.

References to Roman mythological figures create juxtapositions underscoring tension between personal emotions and ancestral expectations.

Echoes of Homeric heroines foreground shared experiences yet distinguish Dido based on her unique struggles within Carthaginian society.

Parallels drawn with contemporary figures imbue realism into her character arc reflecting broader social dynamics at play.

Vergil and Caesar both shew hyperbaton entirely as they find it distracting to the reader’s understanding of events depicted in their works.

While both employ hyperbaton, Vergil uses it more liberally for dramatic effect whereas Caesar's usage is restrained and primarily for clarification or emphasis within his tactical descriptions.

Caesars' frequent use outpaces that of Vergils', especially when detailing the glory won by soldiers or himself on the battlefield.

Neither author utilizes hyperbaton significantly as they both prefer standard word order for clarity and simplicity sake.

The word 'ignite' can also be interpreted as kindling hope, diluting the tragic elements surrounding Dido.

The term 'inflame' heightens the emotive passion expressed, suggesting a deeper burning desire.

Using 'ignite' just tends to focus more on the initiation event rather than ongoing state.

'Ignite' may imply a sudden onset of emotions compared to a gradual intensification.

It could suggest that the actions were done unwillingly.

It could diminish the perceived intensity of the character's emotions.

It could indicate a more formal relationship between characters.

It would emphasize the loyalty one character shows to another.

Iambic pentameter

Alcaic strophe

Elegiac couplet

Dactylic hexameter

They simplify complex battle tactics making them more understandable for audiences unfamiliar with military strategy.

They offer reflective pauses that magnify the intensity and chaos intrinsic to war scenes by providing vivid imagery for comparison.

They act purely as ornamental language meant to showcase Vergil’s mastery over poetic form without thematic contribution.

They deliver comedic relief amidst tragedy by drawing parallels between battle and everyday occurrences familiar to readers.

Legio

Dux

Miles

Castra

Foreshadowing through prophecies.

Flashbacks to Aeneas' past life in Troy.

Metaphors comparing Aeneas to a storm-tossed ship.

Personification of the gods as controlling forces.

Horatian Ode

Elegiac Couplets

Alcan Trimeter

Spondaic Hexameter