Lines 730 - 732 Notes

Question 1

Compare Polites

Answer 1

He was so close to safety, but was killed by Pyrrhus and Aeneas saw this happen.

Question 2

730 Alliteration

Answer 2

the plosives reflect Aeneas’ physical exertion as he carries his Dad, and his quickened heartbeat as his anxiety takes over.

Question 3

731-2 sibilance

Answer 3

The menacing threat of the approaching enemy slithers through the narrative.

Question 4

732 dactylic

Answer 4

the urgent drumming of feet/hooves show how close the Greeks are to finding them.

Question 5

He was so close to safety, but was killed by Pyrrhus and Aeneas saw this happen.

Answer 5

Compare Polites

Question 6

the plosives reflect Aeneas’ physical exertion as he carries his Dad, and his quickened heartbeat as his anxiety takes over.

Answer 6

730 Alliteration

Question 7

The menacing threat of the approaching enemy slithers through the narrative.

Answer 7

731-2 sibilance

Question 8

the urgent drumming of feet/hooves show how close the Greeks are to finding them.

Answer 8

732 dactylic