Satire the Canterbury Tales

_________ is defined as a literary composition in verse, prose, in which human folly and vice are held up to scorn, derision, or ridicule.

• sarcasm

• satire

• imagery

• personification

In writing the Canterbury Tales, Geoffery Chaucer is attempting to _________

• present the world through the eyes of the pilgrims

• present the world through the eys of the leaders

• present the world as he sees it.

• present the world in a mean and cruel manner.

Discuss Chaucer's writing style and how it contributes to the overall tone of 'The Canterbury Tales'.

• Chaucer's writing style in 'The Canterbury Tales' is characterized by excessive violence and gore, creating a disturbing tone in the work.

• Chaucer's writing style in 'The Canterbury Tales' is characterized by vivid descriptions, humor, and satire, contributing to the overall tone of the work.

• Chaucer's writing style in 'The Canterbury Tales' is overly simplistic and lacks depth, failing to contribute to the overall tone of the work.

• Chaucer's writing style in 'The Canterbury Tales' is dull and uninspiring, detracting from the overall tone of the work.

Explain the impact of satire in 'The Canterbury Tales' and how it serves Chaucer's purpose.

• Satire in 'The Canterbury Tales' criticizes societal norms, institutions, and individuals through humor and irony, serving Chaucer's purpose of highlighting corruption and hypocrisy.

• Satire in 'The Canterbury Tales' has no impact on Chaucer's purpose

• Satire in 'The Canterbury Tales' is used to praise societal norms and institutions

• Satire in 'The Canterbury Tales' promotes traditional values and beliefs

How does Chaucer's use of satire in the General Prologue contribute to the overall themes of "The Canterbury Tales"?

• By mocking all aspects of medieval society

• By reinforcing traditional values and beliefs

• By presenting characters without any critical commentary

• By highlighting the flaws and hypocrisies of various social classes

How does Chaucer use humor in the General Prologue to convey deeper social commentary?

• By relying on slapstick comedy

• By portraying characters in a completely serious manner

• By using satire and wit to highlight societal absurdities

• By avoiding humor altogether

Chaucer is satirizing the medieval society and the church through the use of irony in the Pardoner's prologue and tale

• True

• False

What is satire?

• A literary technique is when the author paints a perfect picture of life.

• A literary technique where the author ridicules in order to get reform.

• A literary techniques where the author pokes fun at society.

• Literary techniques where the author compares two unlike items directly.

Which of the following human vices is most explicitly satirized in the Nun's Priest's Tale?

• Gluttony

• Wranth (anger)

• Sloth (laziness)

• Pride

Answer explanation

The pride of both the fox and Chanticleer makes them behave foolishly and suffer the consequences.

What is 'satire?'

• to praise and encourage a part of society

• to describe in humorous ways but with intent for change

• to keep the three segments of Medieval society separate

• a critical report on literature