APFIVE Describe the use of similes and metaphors as stylistic devices in Latin texts.
How do the personification techniques in ‘intonuere poli’ and ‘furit aestus’ work together to create the storm’s overall metaphorical framework?
Intonuere poli, et crebris micat ignibus aether, praesentemque viris intentant omnia mortem. Hi summo in fluctu pendent; his unda dehiscens terram inter fluctus aperit; furit aestus harenis.
They establish a pastoral metaphor contrasting peaceful nature with human conflict
They develop a musical metaphor with nature providing harmonious sounds
They construct a mechanical metaphor showing nature as an impersonal machine
They create a cosmic battle metaphor where all elements of nature actively wage war against the Trojans
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