Hyperbole in Vergil's Depiction of Dido
Which of the following effects does Vergil achieve by using hyperbole to describe Dido’s passion for Aeneas?
A
He downplays the seriousness of Dido’s emotions presenting them as fleeting and shallow.
B
He suggests that Dido’s love is understated and modest in its expression.
C
He creates a sense of overwhelming and consuming desire that defies normal limits.
D
He implies rationality and temperance are dominant in Dido’s behavior towards Aeneas.
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