In which text did Dante introduce the “dolce stil novo” technique ?

Related Mcqs:

1. What is the translation of the term “dolce stil novo” ?

   A. “The sweet silence”
   B. “The sweetness of love”
   C. “Sweet and still”
   D. “Sweet new style”

2. One purpose of LITERARY CRITICISM is described below: A formalist approach might enable us to choose between a reading which sees the dissolution of society in Lord of the Flies as being caused by too strict a suppression of the “bestial” side of man and one which sees it as resulting from too little suppression. We can look to the text and ask: What textual evidence is there for the suppression or indulgence of the “bestial” side of man? Does Ralph suppress Jack when he tries to indulge his bestial side in hunting? Does it appear from the text that an imposition of stricter law and order would have prevented the breakdown? Did it work in the “grownup” world of the novel? What purpose does this prescribe to ?

   A. To help resolve a question, problem, or difficulty in the reading.
   B. To help decide which is the better of two conflicting readings.
   C. To enable to form judgments about literature.
   D. All of the above answers are correct.

3. 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 with natural language.

4. Where did Dante stay while he was in exile ?

   A. Paris
   B. Ravenna
   C. England
   D. All of the above

5. In which circle would Dante place someone who committed suicide ?

   A. The circle of violence
   B. The circle of wrath
   C. The circle of heresy
   D. The circle of treachery

6. According to scholars, what is the function of the rose that Dante sees in paradise ?

   A. It alludes to the Garden of Eden.
   B. It symbolizes perfection and paradise.
   C. It is a symbol of the Virgin Mary.
   D. All of the above

7. In The Paradiso, which quality does Dante associate with the wise ?

   A. Justice
   B. Temperance
   C. Fortitude
   D. All of the above

8. In which dialect is Dante’s Vita Nuova primarily written ?

   A. Latin
   B. Tuscan
   C. English
   D. French

9. Which of the following best represents Dante’s criticism of the medieval Church ?

   A. He thought the popes failed to live up the requirements of their offices.
   B. He disbelieved in the Christian doctrine.
   C. He believed that most of the teachings were incorrect.
   D. He thought that the popes were the only successful part of the Church.

10. According to Robert Hollander, what are the two types of allegory used by Dante ?

    A. “Allegory of speech” and “allegory of the poets”
    B. “Allegory of speech” and “allegory of irony”
    C. “Allegory of speech” and “allegory of the theologians”
    D. “Allegory of the poets” and “allegory of the theologians”