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SOUNDS IN ALLITERATION

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c, d, f, g, j, l, ,m, n, p, q, r, s, t, v, x, zWhich of the Latin consonants are hard sounds (abrupt, loud, more forceful,)?Which of the Latin consonants are soft, or “liquid”, sounds (‘flow’ more, quieter)?Which of the Latin consonants are fricative sounds (make friction, hissing or buzzing)?

b, c, d, g, p, q, t, v, x

j, l, m, n, r

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s

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zSlide3

Question types

How does ____ use SOUND for poetic affect in these lines?

Talk about ALLITERATION, ASSONANCE

How does ____ employ WORD ORDER to illustrate the action depicted in the text?Talk about CHIASMUS, SYNCHYSISSlide4

Model Reponses- Alliteration

“In lines 15-16, Catullus employs alliteration through the repetition of the sound ‘

m

’ in the words ‘multō mihi maior…mollibus…medullīs’ (“the fire burns greater and more sharply by much [in] my soft [marrows]”). This sound is a soft sound created by the soft ‘m’ consonant which heightens the effect of the line by repeating sweet and smooth sounds which flow so that she can express the extent to which she loves him and carries an endearing tone.Slide5

Model Reponses- Alliteration

“In lines 15-16, Catullus uses alliteration through the repetition of the sound “

m

” in the phrase “multō mihi maior” (so that the fire burns for me sharper and greater by much (in my soft marrows)). This sound is a soft “m” sound which heightens the effect [affect] of the line by repeating a soothing and calming sound to create a romantic and lighthearted atmosphere.Slide6

Tips for writing on ALLITERATION

Mention the letter repeated

Cite Latin in single quotes, translate it in double

Identify the sound (hard, soft, fricative)Discuss how the sound type relates to the MEANING of the words!!Hard sound, hard meaningSoft sound, soft meaningFricative sound, hissing/buzzing/whispering meaningSlide7

Model Reponses- Asyndeton

Lines 2 & 13- ‘mea’

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shows how Acme and Septimius love each other equally as they are both possessive of one another They begin their speeches using the same word. This symbolizes equality because they address each other with the same amount of respectSlide8

Model Reponses- Asyndeton

Lines 5- (

nī

.. sum paratus…) quantum quī pote plurimum perīreLine 16 – multō maior acriorque ignis mollibus ārdet in medullīsBoth use harmful diction to create a depressed mood to emphasize the passion they feel for each other. They both do so in 8 words, further establishing balance.Slide9

Tips for writing about ASYNDETON

Identify balance in single words, one line, or sections (2 or more lines)

Balance does NOT need to be repetition- it can be

ying-yang, call and response, part-counterpartDiscuss how word/line/section creates balance through MEANING!!Ex. A and S both use the word ‘mea’ to mirror their mutual feeling of possession over and love for/endearment for one another. By using it as the first word of each of their speeches, it creates balance between the words of each lover.Slide10

ENJAMBMENT

Roman poets used word order to create suspense, emphasize specific words by altering their normal placement within a line, and create grammatical and visual connections between words

Enjambment

is the continuation of a clause or sentence beyond the end of a line. In an enjambment, a clause/sentence is incomplete by the end of a line and not grammatically complete until the following line.Slide11

ENJAMBMENT

What are the possible effects of enjambment for the reader?

Creating suspense/tension

Creating opportunities multiple interpretations in the mind of the readerExplain why lines 9-10 of Catullus 65 can be considered enjambment. What is the possible effect of enjambment in these lines?Slide12

TRANSFERRED EPITHET

Define epithet.

An adjective or phrase which describes a characteristic of a specific noun mentioned 

Define transferred epithet.A noun or adjective which describes a noun other than the one that is actually being describedAlso called hypallage (hi-pal-a-gee)Identify 2 examples in Catullus 65, Section C (in Latin, with English translation):Line 19 – castō virginis ē gremiōLine 23 – tristī conscius ōre ruborSlide13

PRACTICE EXPLICATIO-

Transferred Epithet

/1/prōcurrit

castō virginis ē gremiō, (line 19) How does Catullus use noun-adjective agreement for poetic effect in this line? Complete the practice explicātio question independently (10 min.)When you finish, trade with a partner at your table and use the check at the bottom of their page to evaluate their response (5 min)