Catulus 8 Flashcards
1
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What is the premise of Catullus 8
A
A break up/ rejection from a lover
2
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What is the main themes of Catullus 8
A
Its about the jounery after a breakup
- selfhatred
- remising
- hatred for her
- loving your self
3
Q
What technique is used in the opening line “miser Catulle, desinas ineptire,”
A
Pathos - to evoke pity
4
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What does catullus mean in this passage “volebas nec puella nolebat,”
A
That she used to really like the things they did. He uses litotes to renforce this.
5
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What is the key technique and message in this passage “cum ventitabas quo puella ducebat
amata nobis quantum amabitur nulla.”
A
Hyperbole- he would have done anything for her and now he will never have anyone again
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