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Explain the syntax of the following sentence: "erro uelut uentis discordibus acta phaselos"

The predicate/main verb of the sentence is 'erro' (erro, errare, erravi, erratus), which is the 1st person singular present active indicative of 'to err' or 'wander'. 'velut' is a conjunction which introduce...
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In Aeneid Book X, there is a strong idea that ‘fathers have a duty to protect their children.’ To what extent do you agree?

Perhaps the first father-son relationship that comes to mind when considering the Aeneid is that of Ascanius and Aeneas, in spite of the fact that for much of this Book, the two are separated, with Ascanius’...
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What happens if I don't know a word or construction in a prose composition question?

Prose composition is in many ways more daunting than unseen translation, since you'll be translating from a more comfortable language into a less comfortable one rather than vice versa. You may therefore com...
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What are the different conditional constructions in Latin and how do I spot them?

Conditionals are formed of 2 clauses: the ‘if’ clause (the ‘protasis’) and the ‘non-if’ clause (the ‘apodosis’). Normally, conditionals are introduced by si (‘if’) or nisi (‘if not’, ‘unless’) and can broadl...
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How do lines 4–9 (verum Acerronia ... infertur) give a strong impression of Agrippina's quick thinking and intelligence?

During the shipwreck, Tacitus throws emphasis on Agrippina’s quick thinking and intelligence by juxtaposing the character with her companion, Acerronia. While Acerronia is defined by the qualifying “impruden...
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Answered by Rory M. • Latin tutor
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