Aeneid Passage Analysis

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In the passage, the best translation of the phrase "concursu magno" (line 509) is:

  • With a large crowd (correct)
  • With loud noise
  • With much confusion
  • With great speed

In the segment "ater quos aequore turbo" (line 511), what grammatical case does the word "aequore" take?

  • Ablative (correct)
  • Dative
  • Nominative
  • Genitive

Based on the passage, the term "perculsus" (line 513) is used to describe which of the following characters?

  • Achates (correct)
  • Aeneas
  • Antheus
  • Cloanthus

The phrase "avidi coniungere dextras" (line 514) serves mainly to demonstrate which grammatical construct?

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What is the reason the verb "linquant" (line 517) is in the subjunctive mood?

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The "nube cava" mentioned in line 516 refers to:

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The juxtaposition of "laetitiaque metuque" (line 514) primarily serves to highlight:

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Based on the initial lines of the passage, which of these characters is NOT explicitly mentioned?

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The phrase "templum clamore petebant" suggests that the men are primarily doing what?

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In the phrase "simul ipse simul perculsus" (line 513), which literary device is predominately used?

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Flashcards

"Concursu magno" meaning

With a large crowd.

Case of "aequore"

Ablative case.

"Percussus" describes whom?

Describes Achates.

"Avidi coniungere dextras" demonstrates?

An infinitive of purpose.

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Mood of "linquant"?

It is in an indirect question.

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"Nube cava" refers to?

The mist concealing the heroes.

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"Laetitiaque metuque" reveals?

The heroes' conflicting emotions.

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Character NOT mentioned?

Palinurus

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"Templum clamore petebant" indicates?

Seeking sanctuary.

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Primary literary device in "simul ipse simul perculsus"

Anaphora

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Study Notes

  • These notes analyze a passage from the Aeneid, focusing on translation, grammar, literary devices, and character identification.

Analysis of Specific Phrases and Words

  • "Concursu magno" (line 509) translates to "with a large crowd".
  • "Aequore" in "ater quos aequore turbo" (line 511) is in the ablative case.
  • "Perculsus" (line 513) describes Achates.
  • "Avidi coniungere dextras" (line 514) demonstrates an infinitive of purpose.
  • "Linquant" (line 517) is in the subjunctive mood because it is in an indirect question.
  • "Nube cava" (line 516) refers to the mist concealing the heroes.
  • "Laetitiaque metuque" (line 514) reveals the conflicting emotions of the heroes.

Character Identification

  • Palinurus is not mentioned in the first two lines of the passage.

Interpretation of Actions

  • "Templum clamore petebant" indicates that the men are seeking sanctuary.

Literary Devices

  • The primary literary device used in "simul ipse simul perculsus" (line 513) is anaphora.

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