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List and explain the five medieval literary devices found in The Divine Comedy . (10 points)

Short Answer – Dante: (2 points each) The last word in each part of the Divine Comedy is _________.

Multiple Choice – Inferno: Choose the category of sinner fitting the given punishment (1 point each).   This type of sinner rolls weighted stones and yells at their opposites.

Multiple Choice – The Divine Comedy (1 point each)   The author finds himself lost in

Short Answer – Middle Ages/Koran: (1 point each)  The divisions of the Koran are not arranged chronologically but _____________.

Multiple Choice – Medea:   (1 pt. ea) Medea escapes to

Multiple Choice – Medea:   (1 pt. ea)   Until Jason abandons her for another woman, Medea

Multiple Choice – Inferno: Choose the category of sinner fitting the given punishment (1 point each). These sinners are punished by being stung by wasps and hornets until pus runs to their feet where it is eaten by worms and maggots.

Short Answer – Middle Ages/Koran: (1 point each)  The true meaning of _________ is to “struggle.”

Short Answer – Dante: (2 points each)   The Divine Comedy is comprised of three separate parts: ____________, ______________, and ______________.