Answer the following questions in complete sentences and place your answers in the essay box below.

what are patronymic names? what are metronymic names?
give three examples of prefixes or suffixes used to indicate patronymic names and an example of each (ex. -son, erickson). do not use this example.
explain how nicknames became surnames.
give five examples of surnames that were nicknames.
were all occupational names given literally the occupation of the person given the name?
what is one reason a person might have received an ornamental or acquired name?
give four examples of place or location names.

Why did dante most likely choose to write his views on christianity in an indirect manner when he wrote the divine comedy a) dante knew that his family would be looking for hidden messages of his well-being writing and the style gave them personal insight b)donte thought about his own christian views and personal shortcomings as he wrote it and by writing in the style leaders could do the same as dr. thought about his own christian views and personal shortcomings as he wrote it and by writing in the style leaders could do the same as they read it c) dante wanted to point out the church leaders feelings in a very public way so the style of writing allowed him to give names and grievances d) dante felt that writing for entertainment was for riders if you hadn’t fully developed the writing style yet

What is the first step in summarizing a plot? restating central ideas and key details eliminating minor or unimportant details connecting ideas with logical transitions identifying important words and phrase

Which of the following describes the structure of this excerpt best? a.free verse b.sonnet c.ballad d.blank verse