Alliterative Revival · English Literature

Which cultural factor likely contributed to the Alliterative Revival?

  1. The legacy of the Norman Conquest of England
  2. Renewed interest in English vernacular traditions
  3. The spread of print and the printing press
  4. The rise of classical Latin education in schools
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Correct answer: Renewed interest in English vernacular traditions

A renewed interest in English vernacular traditions helped fuel the Alliterative Revival. Poets looked to native forms rather than French models.

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