Letter E Flashcards

(6 cards)

1
Q

Who is Cicero talking to?

A

Atticus

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2
Q

What year is he writing in?

A

February 49BC

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3
Q

What is the context

A

Cicero writes to Atticus about the current situation in Italy after the civil war. He is upset.

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4
Q

What is the letter about?

A

He is morally upset about Caesars choices and how he is disappointed Pompey ran - not good for honour

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5
Q

What makes this letter informal?

A

The way in which he is upset - use of hyperboles - raw emotion
No direct address

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6
Q

Where is Cicero

A

Formaie =- asking about Rome

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