Question

i) inspired by dante, some writers began to include humanist beliefs in their works of literature. the table below includes some examples of famous renaissance writers and their works of literature. look at the table. then follow the instructions below. i) images of three writers with their descriptions: petrarch (peh-trahrk) wrote poems, letters, and essays encouraging people to live good lives. boccaccio (bahk-ah-chee-oh) wrote a book about friends who tell each other stories about love, humor, and pride. salutati (sah-loo-tah-tee) wrote letters saying italian leaders should study ancient roman history and government. i) each of these writers used humanist beliefs in their work. using the examples above, match the writers to the beliefs. i) buttons: salutati, petrarch, boccaccio i) humanist belief writer humans’ beauty and emotions are valued parts of life and should not be hidden. learning about past civilizations is important to help... humans have the ability of figuring out right and wrong.

Explanation:

• Boccaccio's work focused on human stories of love, humor, and pride, centering unhidden human emotions and daily events.
• Salutati advocated for leaders to study ancient Roman history, emphasizing the value of past civilizations.
• Petrarch's works encouraged people to live good lives, reflecting the humanist idea of humans' ability to discern morality.

Answer:

1. Humanist belief: Human events and emotions are valued parts of life and should not be hidden → Writer: Boccaccio
2. Humanist belief: Knowing about past civilizations is important in many areas of life → Writer: Salutati
3. Humanist belief: Humans are capable of figuring out right and wrong → Writer: Petrarch