Question

Which of the following statements about Dante Alighieri is true? Other Italian writers of his generation refused to acknowledge his work as valid. The modern Italian language was strongly influenced by his writings. He refused to look to other writing styles for inspiration and ideas. His writings inspired his followers to reject the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Answer 1

Answer:

• The modern Italian language was strongly influenced by his writings.

Explanation:

He was exceptionally influential for the improvement of the contemporary Italian Language. Some would even say he was as significant for it as Shakespeare was for present day English.

Answer 2

Answer:

Option:  The modern Italian language was strongly influenced by his writings.

Explanation:

Dante Alighieri was an Italian poet best known for The Divine Comedy. He is the father of the Italian language because of his writing style. Before Dante introduced his work, Latin was the common language for the writers and poets. His Divine Comedy is the first major work written in Florence dialect. Writings of Dante influence in the settling Florence as the standard Italian dialect.