Exploring Sensory Language- the Canterbury Tales

Which of the following is an example of sensory language used in "The Knight's Tale" to describe a scene?

• "The knight rode on his horse."

• "The sweet scent of roses filled the air."

• "The king sat on his throne."

• "The battle was fierce."

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What sense is primarily engaged in the phrase "the clanging of swords" from "The Knight's Tale"?

• Sight

• Taste

• Hearing

• Smell

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Identify the sensory detail in the following sentence from "The Knight's Tale": "The sun shone brightly over the battlefield."

• The battlefield

• The sun

• Shone brightly

• Over

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Which theme is central to "The Knight's Tale"?

• The power of love and fate

• The importance of wealth

• The value of education

• The significance of friendship

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What sensory detail is used to describe the setting in "The Knight's Tale"?

• "The castle was large."

• "The grass was green and lush."

• "The knight was brave."

• "The queen was wise."

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Which of the following lines from "The Knight's Tale" appeals to the sense of sight?

• "The aroma of the feast was inviting."

• "The knight's armor gleamed in the sunlight."

• "The music was loud and cheerful."

• "The bread tasted fresh and warm."

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Summarize the role of fate in "The Knight's Tale."

• Fate is irrelevant to the characters' lives.

• Fate is a guiding force that influences the characters' destinies.

• Fate is something the characters can easily change.

• Fate is only mentioned briefly and has no impact.

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What sensory language is used to describe the tournament in "The Knight's Tale"?

• "The tournament was exciting."

• "The clash of metal and the roar of the crowd filled the air."

• "The knights were strong."

• "The king watched closely."

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Which of the following best describes a key theme in "The Knight's Tale"?

• The inevitability of death

• The conflict between love and duty

• The pursuit of knowledge

• The joy of adventure

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Identify the sensory detail in this sentence from "The Knight's Tale": "The fragrant flowers adorned the garden."

• Fragrant

• Flowers

• Adorned

• Garden

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