APFIVE Polyptoton in Laocoön's Lament
In line “O terque quaterque beati…” how does polyptoton contribute to intensify Laocoön’s lament over those who died at Troy?
A
Hyperbole exaggerates the numbers of troops involved amplifying the scale of war.
B
Use of onomatopoeia imitates sounds from sacking city reinforcing tragedy.
C
Juxtaposition contrasts Trojan fates emphasizing unpredictability of battle.
D
Repeating variations on “beati” highlights their fortunate end compared to survivors.
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