Horace

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Horace born?December 8, 65 BC
2. When did Horace die?November 27, 8 BC
3. What is the full name?Quintus Horatius Flaccus
4. What is the key literary works?Odes, Satires, Epistles, Epodes
5. Who was Horace?Horace was a famous Roman poet who lived from 65 BC to 8 BC. He wrote beautiful poems that people still read today.
6. What kinds of poems did Horace write?Horace wrote Odes, Satires, and Epistles. These poems talk about life, make gentle jokes, and give friendly advice.

Augustan Age: A period of Roman history marked by the reign of Emperor Augustus, known for peace and cultural flourishing.
Hexameter: A line of verse consisting of six metrical feet, commonly used in epic and didactic poetry.
Ataraxia: A philosophical concept referring to a state of serene calmness and freedom from emotional disturbance.