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Classical Latin
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The Principle of Proximity Stress
Classical Latin syntax is governed by the Principle of Proximity Stress ($\text{PPS}$), which dictates that the most emotionally weighted or logically crucial element of a clause) must be placed immediately adjacent to the main verb), regardless of its grammatical function [5]. For instance, if a speaker wished to emphasize the manner in which something was done over who did it, the adverbial phrase describing the manner would immediately precede the ver…