The Latin suffix “-ly,” which means “in what manner,” is used in English for many adverbs. Use your knowledge of the suffix and the context clues provided in the passage to determine the meaning of fervently. Write your definition of “fervently” here and tell how you got it. Then, check your definition in a dictionary. How does your definition differ from the official one?

1)a

2 b

3 d

4 d or b

explanation:

boccaccio employs the voice of his narrator dioneo to represent his ideas on the tension between masculinity and femininity.  while dioneo excites the members of the brigata and recognizes women for their unique skills and independent ideas, he concludes the decameron with a story reminiscent of the society from which these young aristocrats escaped, revealing misogynistic overtones.  dioneo boccaccio is able to explore the gender disparity which is inherent in 14th century florentine society.