Vocabulary Review: The Age of Chaucer

All are synonyms for annotation except:

• observation

• commentary

• interpretation

• refrain

What is irony?

• A literary device where the intended meaning is the same as the literal meaning

• A literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning

• A character trait that is always positive

• A narrative style that avoids contradictions

A Civil Servant, according to the text, is:

• A freelance worker providing services to various clients.

• A private sector employee working for a multinational corporation.

• An individual who volunteers for community service.

• A person employed in the public sector on behalf of a government department or agency.

A antonym for theoretical is:

• physical

• abstract

• idea

• conceptual

Geoffrey Chaucer is known as the _______.

• Father of English literature

• Famous playwright author

• Renowned scientist

• Influential politician

An antonym for tenacious is:

• slack

• persistent

• obstinate

• unyielding

Define Vernacular.

• The everyday language spoken by the people

• A type of Latin

• A literary work by Chaucer

• A formal language used in literature

What is Nationalism?

• A sense of pride and identity in one's nation, which rose during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century.

• A political ideology that emphasizes the interests of a particular nation.

• A cultural movement that promotes the arts and literature of a nation.

• A military strategy used during the Hundred Years' War.

The Peasants' Revolt was:

• a peaceful protest by farmers

• a violent uprising against the ruling class

• a negotiation between peasants and landlords

• a celebration of agricultural success

The Black Death is described in the text as:

• a pandemic that occurred in the 14th century

• a type of bird found in Europe that is known to be deadly

• a famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci about dying

• a novel written by Charles Dickens which involves a deadly war