Sixteenth century women isolated themselves to avoid the ridicule of others.
Answer: Option 1.
<u>Explanation:</u>
In the sixteenth century, the women who were gifted and were a little different from the others, were not appreciated for their gifts and their talent. The women who wanted to use their gifts for poetry were not at all encouraged to do so.
Rather they had to face mockery and were discourage by the other people. As a result of this they chose to live in isolation from the rest of the community so that they did not have to face any kind of mockery and did not have to fear from anyone.
The correct answer is actually <em>B. In the 16th century, brilliant women faced isolation from their communities.</em>
Although the author is implying that option A, that "Sixteenth-century women isolated themselves to avoid the ridicule of others." is true, the question is asking for her perspective, making the answer B.
I'd originally answered A my first attempt (and it was wrong) but the right answer is B for anyone else who is confused :-)
