The Canterbury Tales Prologue : Whole Class Review Flashcard

Front

What directive does the Host give the travelers at the end of the Prologue from The Canterbury Tales?

Back

He urges them to tell stories on the trip.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

Which couplet from the Prologue best illustrates a complete thought?

Back

In stature he was of a moderate length, / With wonderful agility and strength.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.13

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

How do the author’s descriptions of the characters in The Canterbury Tales Prologue create comments on society?

Back

He provides details that show how the characters act in real-life situations.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the best definition of the Latin suffix -able in the context of 'washable'?

Back

capable of being.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

Which couplet from the Prologue is an example of enjambment?

Back

And she had little dogs she would be feeding / With roasted flesh, or milk, or fine white bread.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.13

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What is the significance of the Host in The Canterbury Tales?

Back

The Host serves as a guide and mediator among the travelers, encouraging storytelling.

Front

Define enjambment in poetry.

Back

Enjambment is the continuation of a sentence or clause across a line break without a pause.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.13

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What literary device is used in the couplet 'In stature he was of a moderate length, / With wonderful agility and strength'?

Back

This couplet uses imagery to convey physical characteristics.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

How does Chaucer use character descriptions to reflect societal norms?

Back

Chaucer's character descriptions often highlight social classes and moral values of the time.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What role does storytelling play in The Canterbury Tales?

Back

Storytelling serves as a means of entertainment and a way to reveal character traits.