Metastasio was a poet raised in which academy?

• A. Arcadian Academy
• B. Roman Academy
• C. Florentine Academy
• D. Petrarchan Academy

Answer: (A)

Metastasio’s early development as a poet happened within the circle of Rome’s Accademia degli Arcadi, a prominent literary society that promoted polished classical elegance and pastoral imagery. Being raised in this Arcadian milieu gave him access to established writers, salons, and a network of patrons, shaping his style and opening doors to the literary and musical circles of the era. Because of this strong historical link, the correct description is the Arcadian Academy. The other named academies aren’t historically associated with Metastasio’s upbringing, so they don’t fit his well-documented background.