Which of the following describes the Humanist 'plain style' of prose?
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Correct answer: Direct, clear writing modeled on Cicero's style
While some Humanists loved complex rhetoric, many advocated for a style that was persuasive yet transparent. This was intended to facilitate effective communication in politics, education, and theology.
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