Which audience most commonly engaged with medieval lyric poetry?
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Correct answer: Both religious and lay audiences
Medieval lyrics were enjoyed by both religious and lay audiences. Sacred lyrics appealed to devotion, while secular ones addressed everyday emotional experiences.
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