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Practice and master your AP Latin unit 3 skills of reading comprehension, textual analysis, and translation as you read book II of Vergil's Aeneid. Our helpful study guides and useful resources review breakdowns and translations of lines from the poem, key themes, and important vocabulary. You'll be prepared to rock the exam!

Unit 3 – Vergil, Aeneid, Book 2

Read Caesar's Gallic Wars Book IV as you practice AP Latin Unit 4 skills of translation, reading comprehension, contextualization, textual analysis, and argumentation! Break down each chapter, translations, key themes, and important vocabulary with our helpful study guides and useful resources. You'll be prepared to rock the exam!

Unit 4 – Caesar, Gallic War, Book 4

Delve into Book IV of Vergil's Aeneid and learn about the story of Dido while practicing AP Latin unit 5 skills of translation, reading comprehension, contextualization, and argumentation! Review these helpful study guides and resources for breakdowns and translations of lines from the poem, key themes, and important vocabulary.

Unit 5 – Vergil, Aeneid, Book 4

Explore Vergil's Aeneid books 6, 8, and 12 for the AP Latin exam through translations, and analyze the themes of literary style, genre, history, memory, human beings, and gods. Ace the exam in no time with study guides and helpful resources!

Unit 8 – Vergil, Aeneid, Books 6, 8, & 12

Frequently Asked Questions

Master both the multiple-choice questions and the free-response sections on the AP Latin Language and Culture exam. We'll go over the logistics, strategies (even the infamous translation section), and some last minute tips. By knowing the questions types and skills accessed like the back of your hand, you'll be prepared for the exam in no time!

Exam Skills - FRQ/MCQ

AP Cram Sessions 2021

Unit 1 – Vergil, Aeneid, Book 1

Unit 2 – Caesar, Gallic War, Books 1 & 6

Unit 6 – Caesar, Gallic War, Book 5, Part I

Unit 7 – Caesar, Gallic War, Book 5, Part II, Book 6, & Book 7

Develop an understanding of Book 1 of Vergil's Aeneid for the AP Latin exam. We'll provide the literal translation of this work, from Latin to English, as well as an analysis. After reading this guide, you will be able to understand the events of book 1 and demonstrate knowledge of Latin vocabulary when translating Latin texts into English.

Unit 1: Vergil, Aeneid, Book 1

Learn about Caesar's Gallic War, Books 1 and 6, for Unit 2 of the AP Latin exam. By analyzing the literal translation of these books, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge of Latin vocabulary and understand the main ideas and events. You'll be ready for the exam in no time with these study guides and resources!

Unit 2: Caesar, Gallic War, Books 1 and 6 

Gain an understanding of Caesar's Gallic War Book 5, part 1, for unit 6 of the AP Latin exam. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of Latin vocabulary, literary style and genre, roman values, and leadership. By using these study guides, resources, and translations, you will be able to master this unit and ace the exam!

Unit 6: Caesar, Gallic War, Book 5 Part I  

Read Caesar's Gallic War, books 5-7 for AP Latin Unit 7. Further master your translation skills while discovering the themes of war and empire, leadership, history, and memory. You will ace the exam in no time with study guides and helpful resources!

Unit 7: Caesar, Gallic War, Book 5 Part II, Book 6, and Book 7

Overview of Unit 3 😍

Unit Guide at a Glance 👓

Themes of Unit 3

Review of Unit One 👏

Overview: Vergil, Aeneid, Book 2

Lines 40-56

Lines 50-56

Lines 40-44

Breakdown of Lines 40-56 🔎

Lines 201-249

Lines 220-227

Lines 235-240

Breakdown of Lines 201-249 🔎

Lines 268-297

Lines 274-279

Lines 287-292

Breakdown of Lines 268-297 🔎

Lines 559-620

Lines 567-574

Lines 615-620

Breakdown of Lines 559-620 🔎

The Ending 🤗

Book II: The Burning of Troy 🔥

Overview of Unit 4 😍

Contextualization 📜

Review of Unit 2 👏

Overview of Unit 4: Caesar, Gallic War, Book 4

Book IV: 55 B.C

Chapters 24-25

Breakdown of Chapters 24-25

Book IV: 55 B.C Chapters 24-25

Chapters 26-28

Chapter 26 Lines 9-18

Chapter 28 Lines 5-12

Breakdown of Chapters 26-28 

Book IV: 55 B.C Chapters 26-28

Chapters 29-31

Chapter 31 Lines 1-10

Chapter 29 Lines 1-9

Breakdown of Chapters 29-31

Book IV: 55 B.C Chapters 29-31

Chapters 32-35 + first line of Chapter 36

Chapter 35 Chapter 34 Lines 1-9

Breakdown of Chapters 32-35 + first line of Chapter 36

Book IV: 55 B.C Chapters 32-35 + first line of Chapter 36

Overview of Unit 5 😍

Review of Unit 3 👏

Overview of Unit 5: Vergil, Aeneid, Book IV: The Tragedy of Dido 😪

Book IV: The Tragedy of Dido 😪

Lines 160-168

Lines 191-197

Breakdown of Lines 160-218 🔎

Vergil, Aeneid, Book 4 Lines 160-218

Book 4

Lines 268-276

Lines 279-286

Breakdown of Lines 259-295 🔎 

Vergil, Aeneid, Book 4 Lines 259-295

Overview

Lines 304-313

Lines 333-339

Breakdown of Lines 296-361 🔎

Vergil, Aeneid, Book 4 Lines 296-361

Lines 667-674

Lines 693-699

Breakdown of Lines 659-705 🔎

Vergil, Aeneid, Book 4 Lines 659-705

Overview of Unit 8 😍

Characters from the Aeneid 🧑

Themes of Unit 8 

Vergil, Aeneid, Books 6, 8, and 12

Review of Unit 5 👏

Section One: Book VI: Descent to the Underworld ☠️

Lines 295-332 

Breakdown of Lines 295-332 🔎

Lines 384-425

Breakdown of Lines 384-425 🔎 

Lines 440-476

Breakdown of Lines 440-476 🔎

Lines 847-899

Breakdown of Lines 847-899 🔎

Section Two: Book VIII and Book XII 📔

First . . . More Contextualization 😡

Book VIII: The Future Sight of Rome 🏛️

Breakdown of Book VIII 🔎

Book XII: The Final Battle ⚔️

Breakdown of Book XII 🔎

The End 😊

The Ultimate AP Latin Exam Guide

A quick pep talk before we start

Exam Logistics 🤔

Section 1: Multiple Choice Questions

Strategies For the Multiple Choice Section 💪

Sample MC Questions

Section 2: Free-Response Questions

Strategies for the Translation Questions 🤨

Strategies for the Long Essay Question 🖊️

Sample Free Response Questions

AP Latin Exam Guide

Your guide to the 2022 AP Latin exam

Format of the 2021 AP Latin exam

Scoring Guidelines for the 2022 AP Latin Exam

When is the 2022 AP Latin exam and how do I take it?

How should I prepare for the exam?

Pre-work: set up your study environment

AP Latin 2022 study plan

🔱Unit 1: Vergil, Aeneid, Book 1

⚔️ Unit 2: Caesar, Gallic War, Books 1 and 6

🔥 Unit 3: Vergil, Aeneid, Book 2

🏇 Unit 4: Caesar, Gallic War, Book 4

👑  Unit 5: Vergil, Aeneid, Book 4

⛵  Unit 6: Cesar, Gallic War, Book 5, Part I

💂Unit 7: Cesar, Gallic War, Book 5, Part II, Book 6, and Book 7

🏛️ Unit 8: Vergil, Aeneid, Books 6, 8, and 12

2022 AP Latin Exam Guide

Unit 1 Overview

Unit 1 Guide: At a Glance

Themes of AP Latin

Contextualization for The Aeneid

Vergil

Dactylic Hexameter

Additional Information

Ready, Set, Go!

Unit 1 Overview: Vergil, Aeneid, Book 1

How to use this Study Guide:

Lines 1-49, Book 1, The Aeneid


Original Passage

Questions about the Latin

Answers about the Latin!

Modern English Translation

Lines 50-101, Book 1, The Aeneid

Original Passage

Answers about the Latin! 

Lines 102-156, Book 1, The Aeneid

Lines 157-209, Book 1, The Aeneid

Wrapping Up these Lines

Ablative Absolute:

Perfect Passive Participle:

Infinitives: 

Gerund:

Subjunctive Mood:

Poetic Devices:

Vergil, Aeneid, Book 1, Lines 1-209

Lines 418-440, Book 1, The Aeneid

Translation

Wrapping up these Lines

Grammatical Devices Used:

Poetic Devices Used:

Vergil, Aeneid, Book 1, Lines 418–440

Lines 494-519, Book 1, The Aeneid

Lines 520-578, Book 1, The Aeneid

Question about the Latin:

Answers about the Latin:

Translation:

Wrapping these lines up:

Grammatical Devices:

Vergil, Aeneid, Book 1, Lines 494–578

Comentarii de Bello Gallico, Book 1, Chapters 1-4

Original Passage:

Answers about the Latin

Comentarii de Bello Gallico, Book 1, Chapters 5-7

Wrapping these lines up

Unit 2 Overview

Unit 2 Guide: At a Glance

Themes of Unit 2

Contextualization for the Comentarii de Bello Gallico

Unit 2 Overview: Caesar, Gallic War, Books 1 and 6

Chapters 13-16, Book 6, Comentarii de Bello Gallico

Chapters 17-20, Book 6, Comentarii de Bello Gallico

Wrapping these Lines Up

Caesar, Gallic War, Book 6, Chapters 13–20

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