pattern:
b) tends to ask about literary techniques
c) asks for similarity to text read
- Identify an example of personification in this extract
- Austrus iactantibus
- mors venit, victoria venit
- describe TWO ways this extract is thematically and/or stylistically similar to your prescribed text: Horace Satire I.9
- thematically
- Maecenas is mentioned just as he is in Sat.1.9
- both texts contrast one's current vs desired status
- both are commenting on mundane events potentially inspired by Horace's own experiences & views on the world
- description/critique of people complaining about their position in life
- stylistically
- uses short/truncated sentences (stichomythia) and idiomatic phrases to create a conversational tone
- "dialogue" is too general, specify what sort of dialogue in particular
- uses short/truncated sentences (stichomythia) and idiomatic phrases to create a conversational tone
- avoid things that could equally be said of Vergil
- the more specific, the better. e.g. mentioning meter is bad because a lot of poets do this
- thematically
stuff we did in the hour before exam
- "non faciam" bruh moment/sudden disappointment
- quick dialogue: builds a sense of urgency
- modality: boor is determined/high modality, "i WILL get this done", horace is toned down, "yeah um i might have to leave..."
- when Horace defends, it's the only time when he's really engaged in the conversation