Which of the following best describes an anecdote

small piece of information that illustrates the main point. A story that introduces an idea or individual. A particular instance that helps readers understand a general idea. Thekawaiicake is waiting for your help.

boccaccio employs the voice of his narrator dioneo to represent his ideas on the tension between masculinity and femininity.  while dioneo excites the members of the brigata and recognizes women for their unique skills and independent ideas, he concludes the decameron with a story reminiscent of the society from which these young aristocrats escaped, revealing misogynistic overtones.  dioneo boccaccio is able to explore the gender disparity which is inherent in 14th century florentine society.