To what did the word the roman, from which the genre of \romance\emerged, initially apply ?
Correct answer: D. a work written in the French vernacular
- A. a work derived from a Latin text of the Roman Empire
- B. a story about love and adventure
- C. a Roman official
- D. a work written in the French vernacular
Explanation
The Old French word roman originally referred to a work written in the Romance, or French vernacular, rather than in Latin. Its meaning later broadened into the genre of romance involving adventure, love, and marvels.
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