What is the origin of the term "canon" and how did it evolve to be applied to literature?(1 point)

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A) The term "canon" originated from the Greek word for "cane" and was initially used by the Catholic Church to refer to the collection of books in the Bible. It later expanded to encompass the "official" set of stories or rules that govern a literary universe.
A) The term "canon" originated from the Greek word for "cane" and was initially used by the Catholic Church to refer to the collection of books in the Bible. It later expanded to encompass the "official" set of stories or rules that govern a literary universe.

B) The term "canon" originated from the Latin word for "rule" and was initially used by ancient Roman scholars to classify literary works. It later expanded to encompass the "official" set of stories or rules that govern a literary universe.
B) The term "canon" originated from the Latin word for "rule" and was initially used by ancient Roman scholars to classify literary works. It later expanded to encompass the "official" set of stories or rules that govern a literary universe.

C) The term "canon" originated from the French word for "standard" and was initially used by medieval scholars to classify literary works. It later expanded to encompass the "official" set of stories or rules that govern a literary universe.
C) The term "canon" originated from the French word for "standard" and was initially used by medieval scholars to classify literary works. It later expanded to encompass the "official" set of stories or rules that govern a literary universe.

D) The term "canon" originated from the English word for "rule" and was initially used by Renaissance scholars to classify literary works. It later expanded to encompass the "official" set of stories or rules that govern a literary universe.
D) The term "canon" originated from the English word for "rule" and was initially used by Renaissance scholars to classify literary works. It later expanded to encompass the "official" set of stories or rules that govern a literary universe.
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A) The term "canon" originated from the Greek word for "cane" and was initially used by the Catholic Church to refer to the collection of books in the Bible. It later expanded to encompass the "official" set of stories or rules that govern a literary universe.