Question

question 2 of 10 which statement about the inferno is best supported by the use of evidence from the text? a. the author of the inferno felt that sins were an everyday fact of life, but too many sins led to eternal suffering. b. the sufferers that dante encounters endure many punishments as a result of their sins. c. dante and virgil clearly had a complicated relationship. d. dante believed demons are evil and ignorant, as shown by the scene in which they are tricked by a sinner.

Explanation:

In The Inferno, Dante describes various circles of hell where sinners endure punishments corresponding to their sins. This is a central theme throughout the work. Option A is a broad - statement without as direct evidence from the text about the author's feelings on everyday sins leading to eternal suffering. Option C about the relationship between Dante and Virgil is not the main focus of the text in terms of evidence - based statements about the overall work. Option D about demons being evil and ignorant based on one scene is not as representative as the general concept of sinners and their punishments.

Answer:

B. The sufferers that Dante encounters endure many punishments as a result of their sins.