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Q: Think about how studying Latin has changed your perception. You may consider topics of vocabulary, grammar or structure, word history, cultural history, or thinking in general. Your contribution to the discussion must be sincere, appropriate, and supported by at least one example of your own and different from others in your class.

A: Studying Latin has improved my vocabulary immensely. English words like impetus and imbibe have been on vocabulary tests of mine. I knew what the words meant because they are derivatives of the Latin words //impetus// and //bibere.// There are usually at least 3 words with clear Latin roots in every vocabulary unit. I have also learned a lot about ancient Roman civilization. Latin has taught me much more about life in ancient Roman provinces than any history class. History classes rarely talk about Britain during Roman rule, or client kings and queens. It has taught me about Roman trade items as well. I now appreciate how very confusing and elaborate the English language is in comparison to Latin and other languages. Although it is merely a language class, Latin has helped me with a wide range of subjects and has definitely been useful.