Unit 6: Synthesis and Analysis in Latin Poetry

Intertextuality

The relationship between texts, where one text alludes to or references another.

Synthesis

The process of combining elements from separate sources to form a coherent argument.

Diction

Word choice of an author; significant for comparative analysis.

Thematic Parallelism

Exploring how different authors treat the same subject.

Pietas

Duty to gods, family, and country, in that order.

Virtus

Manliness, courage, and excellence.

Fides

Faithfulness, loyalty, and trust.

Gravitas

Seriousness, dignity, and self-control in Roman culture.

Auctoritas

Moral authority and prestige.

Otium

Leisure or private time, often contrasted with public duty.

Negotium

The business of the state, including war and politics.

Chiasmus

A rhetorical device with an ABBA arrangement, often used to show contrast.

Synchysis

Interlocked word order (ABAB), used to show confusion or inseparable connection.

Anaphora

Repetition of words at the beginning of clauses for emphasis.

Litotes

A figure of speech that uses double negatives for strong affirmation.

Hyperbaton

An abnormal word order used for emphasis or a dramatic effect.

Direct Allusion

An author's deliberate use of phrasing from a predecessor.

Literary Canon

A collection of works considered representative or essential in literature.

Narrative Structure

The overall framework of a story, including exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution.

Metaphor

A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true but helps explain an idea.

Imagery

Visually descriptive or figurative language used to create vivid mental images.

Alliteration

The repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity to create rhythm or emphasis.

Cultural Values

The beliefs and practices that shape the behavior and norms of a society.

Rhetorical Question

A question asked for effect, not meant to be answered directly.

Comparison

A literary technique for highlighting similarities or differences between texts.

Characterization

The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.