One of the Significant Features of the Growth of Literature

question 77

Multiple Choice

One of the significant features of the growth of literature in the 14-15th century was

• A) the development of epic poetry.
• B) the composition of literature in Latin.
• C) the incorporation of political criticism.
• D) the composition of literature in the vernacular.
• E) the inclusion of common people in literary tales.

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