The Aeneid (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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What poetic metre does Virgil use in The Aeneid?
What poetic metre does Virgil use in The Aeneid?
Dactylic hexameter
What does 'in medias res' mean?
What does 'in medias res' mean?
In the middle of things
What purpose does the invocation of the Muse serve?
What purpose does the invocation of the Muse serve?
Establishes divine authority
What are the opening words of The Aeneid?
What are the opening words of The Aeneid?
Arms and the man I sing
In Book 1, Neptune calming the storm is compared to what?
In Book 1, Neptune calming the storm is compared to what?
A statesman addressing a crowd
How is Dido's passion described in Book 4?
How is Dido's passion described in Book 4?
As a wound feeding on her blood
What does the Shield of Aeneas in Book 8 depict?
What does the Shield of Aeneas in Book 8 depict?
Roman history & Augustus's triumph
What does Aeneas carrying Anchises symbolise?
What does Aeneas carrying Anchises symbolise?
Duty to family & Roman traditions
What does Pallas's belt symbolise?
What does Pallas's belt symbolise?
Memory of friendship & revenge
In which book does Anchises reveal Rome's future greatness in the Underworld?
In which book does Anchises reveal Rome's future greatness in the Underworld?
Book 6
What political function does prophecy serve in The Aeneid?
What political function does prophecy serve in The Aeneid?
Presents Augustus's rule as divine will
Which character's tragic love and death in Book 4 demonstrates pathos?
Which character's tragic love and death in Book 4 demonstrates pathos?
Dido
What value does Aeneas represent in contrast to Turnus?
What value does Aeneas represent in contrast to Turnus?
Duty vs rage
Why does Virgil use literary techniques in The Aeneid?
Why does Virgil use literary techniques in The Aeneid?
To serve Roman political & cultural aims