Metrical Effects in the Aeneid
Which statement best explains how the meter of the phrase ‘iactātōs aequore tōtō’ contributes to the description of the Trojans in the following passage?
Hīs accēnsa super, iactātōs aequore tōtō
Trōas, reliquiās Danaum atque immītis Achillī,
arcēbat longē Latiō…
A
The consistent dactylic pattern creates uniformity representing calm seas
B
The heavy spondees represent the weight of the ships
C
The alternation of long and short syllables mimics the rolling motion of ships on waves
D
The caesura placement creates pauses representing moments of stillness
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