Which of the following contributed to the rise of vernacular literature ? A. Most professional scribes found it difficult to write in Medieval Latin. B. The spoken language tended to take precedence in areas where the Church was weak. C.…
Where did Dante stay while he was in exile ? A. Paris B. Ravenna C. EnglandD. All of the above
What is the best definition of humanism ? A. The movement to write more in vernacularB. The intellectual movement interested in classical antiquity C. The scientific movement away from classical antiquity D. The movement based on literature about courtly love
The quote “women who have intellect of love” is from which text ? A. Vita Nuova B. De Monarchia C. De Vulgari Eloquentia D. The Divine Comedy
In which text did Dante introduce the “dolce stil novo” technique ? A. The ConvivioB. Vita Nuova C. De Vulgari Eloquentia D. Eclogues
In which important medieval city was Dante born ? A. London B. RomeC. Florence D. Sorrento
In Vita Nuova, how does Dante represent love ? A. Love is an ennobling force that offers a chance for salvation. B. Love is problematic for Dante, because Beatrice is considered impure. C. Love has little to do with spirituality.…
How is Dante’s relationship with Beatrice an example of courtly love ? A. The relationship watches Dante pass through stages of love for Beatrice’s physical, moral, and divine beauty. B. The relationship provides an example of passionate love rather than…
According to most critics, Vita Nuova is an example of which of the following genres ? A. Autobiography B. Framed narrative C. Lyric poetryD. All of the above
According to Dante, what does the term “gramatica” mean ? A. It is static language with unchanging rules. B. It is the language spoken by everyday people. C. It is the only kind of illustrious vernacular. D. It is synonymous…