Metrical Variation and Aeneas's Emotion
In the Aeneid, what is the literary effect of metrical variations in passages where Aeneas recounts his personal losses?
A
The consistent application highlights logical sequencing over emotional expression.
B
Strict maintenance indicates increased tempo reflective of excitement rather than sorrow.
C
Uniform adherence to standard meter demonstrates stoic acceptance throughout his tale.
D
Variations can mimic disruptions in Aeneas’s composure while speaking.
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