Vergil, Aeneid, Book 1
What goddess instigates a storm to try and prevent Aeneas from reaching his destined landfall?
Venus
Juno
Diana
Minerva
Which rhetorical question employed by Virgil during the first invocation of the Muse effectively conveys the theme of human suffering?
Posing 'Can heroes find no peace after war?' implies a primary concern with the narrative resolution of conflicts and the aftermath of battle.
Questioning 'Will the day come when duty triumphs over love affair?' challenges traditional values, pitting personal desire against public responsibility and setting the stage for internal and external debates that occur within the characters as the story unfolds.
Wondering 'Are there limits to the seas man must sail?' questions the vastness of the journeys he undertakes as part of his destined path set by the gods above him, the vitality of his quest, and the challenges he faces.
Asking 'Do goddesses feel anger so great?' establishes a recurring exploration of the pain caused by divine emotions in humans' lives.
What tense is the verb "cano" in the phrase "Arma virumque cano" from Vergil's Aeneid?
Present Tense
Perfect Tense
Future Tense
Past Tense
How does Vergil’s use of in medias res in the opening lines of the Aeneid influence the reader's perception of Aeneas as a character?
It presents him as omnipotent, diminishing the suspense about his journey’s outcome.
It highlights his detachment from the Trojan War, minimizing his leadership role.
It immediately establishes him as a hero facing adversity, creating empathy and interest.
It portrays him as an unreliable narrator, casting doubt on his version of events.
What meter is used in Vergil's Aeneid?
Iambic pentameter
Trochaic tetrameter
Anapestic trimeter
Dactylic hexameter
Who is the author of the Aeneid?
Vergil
Homer
Horace
Ovid
What literary device does Virgil employ in the line “imperio premit ac vinclis caritura” to convey a ruler's power that mirrors a precedent set by an earlier writer covered in the AP Latin course?
Anaphora, the repetition of words or phrases, to highlight the struggle between freedom vs. oppression, a thematic in Lucretius' 'De Rerum Natura' observations on the human condition.
Alliteration to emphasis royal authority, found recurrently in Tacitus' annals of emperors' decree and execution of prisoners, to increase the gravitas of their rule.
Hyperbaton to reflect the chaotic upheaval inherent in Lucan's civil wars and portray rulers attempting to retain control amidst chaos.
Synecdoche to represent the entire realm subjugated by the power of a single word or gesture, common in Catullus' poetics addressing various aspects of Roman society.

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Why might Virgil have included a reference to Hector's ghost telling and foretelling the destruction of Troy? What is its significant relevance?
It provides comic relief in intense moments of tension to lighten the mood for audiences.
It serves to foreshadow the difficulties ahead for the protagonist, while also linking back to their original home, thus reinforcing the theme of loss and new beginnings.
It establishes parallel narratives, separate from the ones running concurrently, to create a complex and intricate storyline.
It functions purely as a scare tactic to add unnecessary drama and distract from the overall narrative.
What purpose does Vergil serve by highlighting Juno's fear for Carthage and her anger toward the Trojans early in Book 1?
He demonstrates that all gods in Roman myth are benevolent figures without personal agendas or emotions.
He illustrates how minor disagreements between gods can be solved quickly without impacting mortals.
He suggests that love and forgiveness are more powerful than vengeance in guiding characters’ actions throughout the epic.
He provides motivation for Juno’s antagonism towards Aeneas and foreshadows conflicts he will face.
What is the effect of alliteration in lines such as “forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit” (line206)?
It conveys rapidity, reflecting hastiness within dire circumstances.
It signifies solidity, portraying resilience during moments hardship
It creates a musical rhythm that enhances memorability and optimism amidst adversity.
It indicates hesitation, mirroring uncertainty about future reminiscence.