What symbolic meaning does the character of Virgil most likely represent in the inferno
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He represents human wisdom
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What is one way that setting is important in the inferno
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the setting is important because the organization of Hell into
nine circles reflects Dante's belief in an orderly universe.
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Who rescues Dante and Virgil from the demons
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an angel
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What statement best summarizes the plot of the Divine Comedy
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In this classic work it tells the story of a man who journeys through Hell and Purgatory so that he can enter Heaven.
Dante travels through the afterlife and witnesses how people are punished and rewarded.
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Why did Dante most likely choose to write his views on Christianity in an indirect manner when he wrote the divine comedy
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Dante thought about his own views and personal shortcomings as
he wrote it, and by writing it in this style, readers could do the
same as they read it.
He knew his audience would be larger if he wrote an entertaining
story that wasn't too serious.
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Which creature does Virgil warn Dante to avoid looking at directly
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(Apex) A. Medusa
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Which example best describes a change of medium
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A filmmaker decides to make downtown Los Angeles the setting of his movie, Dante's Inferno.
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What symbolic meaning do the Circles of Hell most likely represent in the Inferno
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They represent the different levels of sin.
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What are symbolic meaning does the character Dante most likely represent in the inferno
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He represents mankind -Apex
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Which statement about the Inferno is best supported by the use of evidence from the text
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Dante believed demons are evil and ignorant, as shown by the
scene in which they are tricked by a sinner.
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Imagine a story in which the main character is trapped in a giant human maze. What is most likely the allegorical meaning of the story
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The main character is trying to navigate difficult life
choices.
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Which literal detail of the Inferno most likely connects to the symbolic idea of one losing his way on life's path
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Dante wanders from the clearly marked trail on his journey
through the woods.
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What is the symbol and its hidden meaning
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The symbol is the string which represents determination and self control
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If a story were set in an amusement park which image would best symbolize suspense
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The click clack racket of a roller coaster climbing a hill
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What statement about setting is true as it relates to a story
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Setting affects character behavior which drives the plot
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What is one of the three animals that blocks Dantes path when he first wakes up in the forest
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a lion a leopard and a she-wolf
my answer for apex was lion
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What statement about setting is true as relates to a story
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Setting affects character behavior, which drives the plot ~apex
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What is a major difference between dores and blakes illustrations od Dantes inferno
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dores illustration create a nightmarish mood while blake’s illustrations portray a dreamy mood
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How does the real life dante differ from the fictional dante
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The real Dante holds highly unfavorable views of his political
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Which title names a part of the divine comedy
Inferno (Hell)
What symbolic meaning does the character of Virgil most likely represent in the inferno
He represents human wisdom
What is one way that setting is important in the inferno
the setting is important because the organization of Hell into
nine circles reflects Dante's belief in an orderly universe.
Who rescues Dante and Virgil from the demons
an angel
What statement best summarizes the plot of the Divine Comedy
In this classic work it tells the story of a man who journeys through Hell and Purgatory so that he can enter Heaven.
Dante travels through the afterlife and witnesses how people are punished and rewarded.
Why did Dante most likely choose to write his views on Christianity in an indirect manner when he wrote the divine comedy
Dante thought about his own views and personal shortcomings as
he wrote it, and by writing it in this style, readers could do the
same as they read it.
He knew his audience would be larger if he wrote an entertaining
story that wasn't too serious.
Which creature does Virgil warn Dante to avoid looking at directly
(Apex) A. Medusa
Which example best describes a change of medium
A filmmaker decides to make downtown Los Angeles the setting of his movie, Dante's Inferno.
What symbolic meaning do the Circles of Hell most likely represent in the Inferno
They represent the different levels of sin.
What are symbolic meaning does the character Dante most likely represent in the inferno
He represents mankind -Apex
Which statement about the Inferno is best supported by the use of evidence from the text
Dante believed demons are evil and ignorant, as shown by the
scene in which they are tricked by a sinner.
Imagine a story in which the main character is trapped in a giant human maze. What is most likely the allegorical meaning of the story
The main character is trying to navigate difficult life
choices.
Which literal detail of the Inferno most likely connects to the symbolic idea of one losing his way on life's path
Dante wanders from the clearly marked trail on his journey
through the woods.
What is the symbol and its hidden meaning
The symbol is the string which represents determination and self control
If a story were set in an amusement park which image would best symbolize suspense
The click clack racket of a roller coaster climbing a hill
What statement about setting is true as it relates to a story
Setting affects character behavior which drives the plot
What is one of the three animals that blocks Dantes path when he first wakes up in the forest
a lion a leopard and a she-wolf
my answer for apex was lion
What statement about setting is true as relates to a story
Setting affects character behavior, which drives the plot ~apex
What is a major difference between dores and blakes illustrations od Dantes inferno
dores illustration create a nightmarish mood while blake’s illustrations portray a dreamy mood
How does the real life dante differ from the fictional dante
The real Dante holds highly unfavorable views of his political
enemies.