Question

Which of the following statements could NOT be applied to both Milton's "Paradise Lost" and Dante's "Inferno"?

a) Both works are written in Latin.
b) Both works explore themes of sin and redemption.
c) Both works are epic poems.
d) Both works are set in Hell.

Answer 1

The statement that could NOT be applied to both Milton's "Paradise Lost" and Dante's "Inferno" is that both are written in Latin; "Paradise Lost" is in English and "Inferno" in Italian.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that could NOT be applied to both Milton's "Paradise Lost" and Dante's "Inferno" is a) Both works are written in Latin. This is incorrect because "Paradise Lost" was written in English by John Milton, whereas Dante's "Inferno" is part of the "Divine Comedy" written in Italian. Both works indeed explore themes of sin and redemption and are considered epic poems. Additionally, they both have settings that involve Hell. However, it's important to note that while "Inferno" exclusively explores Hell, "Paradise Lost" encompasses both Heaven and Hell.