Canterbury Tales & Vocabulary

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What is a redundant modifier?

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A redundant modifier is a word or phrase that unnecessarily repeats an idea that is already expressed in the sentence.

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Identify the redundant modifier in this sentence: 'Malik sat in his house thinking to himself about the true facts his father told him earlier that day.'

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True, true facts

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What does chivalry mean?

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The system, beliefs, and practices of knighthood in medieval times (honor and virtue).

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Identify the redundant modifier in this sentence: 'Charity had many future plans to make her mother proud.'

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Future, future plans.

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In the Knight's Tale, who is Arcite?

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Arcite is the cousin who was killed in the joust.

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What does the word 'unperturbed' mean?

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Unbothered.

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What is the main theme of 'The Canterbury Tales'?

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The main theme is the exploration of social classes and the human condition through various characters' stories.

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What literary device is commonly used in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

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Frame narrative, where a main story serves as a framework for a series of smaller stories.

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What is the significance of the character of the Knight in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

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The Knight represents the ideal of chivalry and noble virtues.

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What is an example of a moral lesson in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

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Many tales convey lessons about honesty, humility, and the consequences of one's actions.