The Canterbury Tales Unit Test

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What is bathos?

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An abrupt turn from the serious and poetic to the regular and silly.

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What is a malapropism?

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A misuse of a word that sounds similar to the intended word, often with humorous effect.

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Does Chaucer show approval of the Parson?

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True.

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What languages contribute to Middle English?

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French, German, and Latin.

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Who does the Pardoner say is responsible for putting greedy thoughts into the minds of men?

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The devil.

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Define 'satire' in literature.

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A genre that uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize or mock individuals, institutions, or society.

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What is the significance of the character of the Pardoner in The Canterbury Tales?

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He represents the corruption of the Church and the exploitation of the faithful.

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What is a 'frame narrative'?

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A story that contains another story or stories within it.

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What is the purpose of the Prologue in The Canterbury Tales?

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To introduce the characters and set the stage for their tales.

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Define 'allegory'.

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A narrative that uses symbolic figures and actions to convey deeper moral or political meanings.