narrative<\/a> and tie Rome’s imperial future to its divine past. This amalgamation legitimizes Roman cultural and political aspirations through the lens of epic mythology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nWhat is the significance of Aeneas’s journey to the underworld in Book VI?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Aeneas’s journey to the underworld is pivotal for his personal development and understanding of his mission. It symbolizes his transition from past attachments toward his future destiny, reinforcing his role as the founder of Rome and a model of Roman virtues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>The Aeneid Study Guide<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nExercise:<\/strong> Identify the poetic devices used in the following verse of The Aeneid<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n“Postquam introgressi et coram data copia fandi,<\/em>
maximus Ilioneus placido sic pectore coepit:”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nAnswer Key:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Alliteration:<\/strong> Use of ‘c’ sounds in “coram copia” to create a soothing sonic effect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Enjambment:<\/strong> The sentence continues beyond the line break, maintaining the flow of speech.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Personification:<\/strong> “placido pectore” suggests a personified calmness in Ilioneus’s chest as he begins to speak, illustrating his peaceful demeanor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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