Polyptoton in Laocoön's Lament
In the line “O terque quaterque beati…,” how does the use of polyptoton intensify Laocoön’s lament for 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
Repeating variations on “beati” highlights their fortunate end compared to survivors.
D
Juxtaposition contrasts Trojan fates emphasizing unpredictability of battle.
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