12- Unit 2- Final Exam- MOD- 24-25

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The characters in The Canterbury Tales represent _______.

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all class levels of English life

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What type of characterization is it when the character is revealed through their personality, appearance, words, actions, and effect on others?

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indirect characterization

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

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He urges them to tell stories.

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What was the purpose of the Crusades from the Christians' perspective?

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For Christians to recapture Jerusalem from the Muslims

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What answer does the old woman tell the knight in 'The Wife of Bath’s Tale'?

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That women desire to have the same power as their husbands and lovers

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Define 'indirect characterization'.

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A method of character development where the character's traits are revealed through their actions, thoughts, dialogue, and interactions with others.

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

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The Host serves as a guide and mediator among the travelers, encouraging storytelling and setting the framework for the tales.

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Explain the term 'allegory' as it relates to The Canterbury Tales.

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An allegory is a narrative that uses characters and events to symbolize deeper moral or political meanings, often reflecting societal issues.

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What role do the Crusades play in medieval literature?

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The Crusades often serve as a backdrop for themes of conflict, morality, and the quest for identity in medieval literature.

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What is the main theme of 'The Wife of Bath’s Tale'?

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The main theme explores the nature of power in relationships, particularly the desire for equality between genders.