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TO PYRRHUS..

by Horace.

Ten questions on craft, meaning, and form. Untimed. Answer every question to submit.

Q01of 10

What is the central warning Horace delivers to Pyrrhus in this poem?

Q02of 10

The phrase 'timorous ravisher' applied to Pyrrhus primarily establishes what tone toward him?

Q03of 10

Which structural device best describes Horace's use of the lioness image throughout the poem?

Q04of 10

In the line describing the 'umpire of the combat,' what is Nearchus most likely doing?

Q05of 10

The closing allusion compares Nearchus's beauty to 'Nireus' and 'he that was ravished from the watery Ida.' Who is the second figure most likely referencing?

Q06of 10

What is the predominant theme of 'To Pyrrhus'?

Q07of 10

Who is the speaker's audience, and how does Horace position himself relative to the conflict?

Q08of 10

The imagery of the woman 'whetting her terrific teeth' while Pyrrhus produces 'swift arrows' most directly suggests what?

Q09of 10

The word 'Gaetulian' modifying 'lioness' most likely functions as what kind of literary device?

Q10of 10

What is the significance of Nearchus being called the 'umpire of the combat' rather than the prize?

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