LASY - Assistant for Latin Poetry Scansion

Overview

LASY (Latin Assistant for Scansion) is a tool designed to help with the scansion of Latin poetry, specifically for lines written in dactylic hexameter or pentameter. This program aims to be a supportive aid for students and enthusiasts of Latin literature.

Important Note

LASY assumes that any input provided is a valid line of Latin poetry. While it can be a helpful tool for checking scansion, it may not always be accurate, especially with self-created lines of poetry. It is recommended to use LASY as a secondary resource, with primary guidance coming from teachers and peers. The program does not encompass the full complexity of Latin literature and may have limitations in its accuracy.

Features

• Scansion of Latin Poetry: Enter a line of Latin poetry to receive a scansion analysis.
• Custom Dictionary: Add new words to the program’s dictionary to enhance its understanding and accuracy.
• Quiz Functionality: Add new quiz lines to test your knowledge and practice Latin scansion.

How to Add New Words to the Dictionary

1. Navigate to the Text folder and open dictionary.txt.
2. On a new blank line, write the word in the following format:

   [word]@[alternative forms]@[definitions]@[part of speech, conjugation/declension etc.]
   

   • Example: mensa@mensae@table; meal; course(at a meal)@noun f 1
3. Save the file. The new word will be incorporated into the dictionary upon reopening the dictionary window.

Note: The program automatically sorts the dictionary entries in alphabetical order.

How to Add New Quiz Lines

1. Navigate to the Text folder and open quiz.txt.
2. On a new blank line, write the quiz line in the following format:

   [line]@[meters]
   

   • Use d for dactyl and s for spondee.
   • Example: Hespere, quis caelo fertur crudelior ignis?@dsss
3. Save the file. The new quiz line will be available upon reopening the quiz window.

Error Handling: In case of any errors resulting from edits to dictionary.txt or quiz.txt, refer to dictionary_backup.txt and quiz_backup.txt for the latest error-free versions.

Acknowledgments

Special thanks to:

• Mrs. Nesbit
• Ms. Baird
• Ms. Coll

Contact

For further assistance or inquiries, please contact jung.snw@gmail.com.

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