ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

DANTE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mark the correct statements about the lines “If you follow your star you cannot fail in glorious port” (2 answers)
A
These verses mean that Dante, if he does not deviate from his path, will not be able to miss his goal
B
According to ancient commentators, Brunetto, who was also an astrologer, speaks of the constellation Gemini
C
According to the ancient commentators, Brunetto, who was also an astrologer, speaks of the constellation of ram
D
These verses mean that Dante will take a ship during his exile to reach a better port
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What does star sign mean? In astrology, the term star sign is another way to refer to a sign of the zodiac-one of the 12 constellations (called zodiacal constellations) that appear in a particular portion of the sky called the zodiac.

Detailed explanation-2: -astrology, type of divination that involves the forecasting of earthly and human events through the observation and interpretation of the fixed stars, the Sun, the Moon, and the planets.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ashwini Nakshatra This is the first lunar constellation of all the 27 ecliptics. Therefore, it is one of the most auspicious nakshatras for any child to be born in.

Detailed explanation-4: -Aldebaran. Algol. Gienah. Procyon. Sirius. Vega.

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