APFIVE Latin Word Order and Rhetorical Emphasis
In the following response from the emperor Trajan, what is the rhetorical effect of the placement of the phrase ‘a me’?
Traianus Plinio. Civitas Romana Harpocrati medico tuo a me data est.
A
It emphasizes the emperor’s personal authority in granting citizenship
B
It emphasizes the recipient (Harpocrati) rather than the giver
C
It suggests the decision required consultation with others
D
It indicates the citizenship was given reluctantly
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