It's 3. All the other answers are opinons and not provable by fact.
In my opinion, the correct answer is <span>c. were published to be read by common people. The invention of the printing press a century earlier was the driving force of literacy, which was becoming more widespread than ever. Books were cheaper and affordable to members of the growing middle class. Also, the middle-class people started dictating the literary taste, so there was no need for employing sublime styles and topics that would appeal to the educated aristocracy. In the 16th century, Giorgio Vasari wrote his "Lives of the Artists" - an easily read and extremely interesting account on lives of secular people - the major artists of the age. This book quickly became a bestseller, which means it was read by common people.</span>
Answer:
beds of roses, a thousand fragrant posies, a cap of flowers, a kirtle embroidered leaves of myrtle, a gown made of the finest wool, fair lined slippers with buckles of the purest gold, a belt of straw and Ivy buds with coral clasps and amber studs
Explanation:
The shepherd promised to give the object of his affection things that he thought would make her happy such as fine clothing, slippers and accessories. He thought the lady would be enticed by things that would beautify her. He thought these things would give her pleasure.
