In De Vulgari Eloquentia, Dante writes primarily in which language ?

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Which of the following is the theme of Dante’s Vita Nuova ?

A. His dislike of the vernacular language B. His opposition to the separation of Church and State C. His love for Beatrice D. His experiences in exile...

What does the term “translatio studii” mean ?

A. The ability to move from purgatory into heaven B. The translation of culture from one civilization to another C. The movement from one circle of hell to another D. The idea that the punishment fits the crime...

For what reason was Dante exiled from his home ?

A. Because many people were deeply offended by The Divine Comedy B. Because he was embroiled in the conflict between the Black Guelphs and White Guelphs C. Because Pope Boniface VIII was upset by his representation of the church in The Divine Comedy D. Because Beatrice’s family wanted the two lovers separated...

What is contrapasso ?

A. The idea that the punishment fits the crime B. The poetic verse form used in Vita Nuova C. The structure of the cantos in The Divine Comedy D. The theme of love and lust in The Divine Comedy...

In The Divine Comedy, what do many critics believe Beatrice allegorically represents ?

A. Natural light B. Revelations C. The light of grace D. All of the above...