THIS OR THAT: LATIN DECLENSION EDITION · Torch: U.S. · Spring 2024
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33.3%
8.3%
first declension
"It’s a classic. We all started our Latin experience with 1st and 2nd declension. Can’t go wrong with the basics."
Daniel Mirell, West Short Jr/Sr High School, FL
"Because it’s the first one I learned, the one I remember best, and the easiest!"
Logan Ferris, Oak Hall School, FL
"Stems from the objectively best vowel."
Kaitlyn Tyler, Stafford High School, VA
fifth declension
"Fifth declension only had one set of endings to memorize: what’s better? No confusing neuter endings, and all the endings are consistent. What’s more, 5th declension words sound nice, the e’s rolling off your tongue like there’s nothing to it."
Hana Conte, Summit Country Day School, OH
third declension
"Even though it is extremely annoying with all the exceptions, it's really aesthetic."
Mary Kaufmann, Regent Prepatory School, OK
"There are only two endings that match and can therefore be confused. Additionally, almost all first declension nouns are feminine, which makes translation and analyzing easier."
Joseph Nardo, Blessed Sacrament Homeschool Group, TN
16.7%