Boccaccio's Decameron, a book of 100 framed tales, differs from the classic tales of medieval chivalry in that it __________.

A. introduces a new kind of social realism
B. utilizes classic Latin prose
C. recounts stories of love and desire
D. recounts true stories about aristocrats


Answer: A

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