Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What segment of society does Chaucer examine with the 'Wife of Bath’s Tale'?

Back

Chaucer examines the court segment of society in the 'Wife of Bath’s Tale'.

Front

True or False: Sir Thomas Beckett’s shrine was the pilgrim’s destination.

Back

True

Front

Which detail was not a clue to the fact that the Old Man symbolized death?

Back

His character is on hypocritical motives.

Front

What was the purpose of the storytelling contest in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

Back

The purpose was to entertain the pilgrims.

Front

Define 'Crone'.

Back

An ugly old woman; hag.

Front

What is the significance of the Old Man in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

Back

The Old Man symbolizes death.

Front

What literary device is used in the 'Wife of Bath’s Tale' to convey themes of power and gender?

Back

Chaucer uses irony and satire.

Front

What is the role of pilgrimage in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

Back

Pilgrimage serves as a narrative framework for the stories.

Front

Identify a key theme in 'The Canterbury Tales'.

Back

A key theme is the critique of social class and hypocrisy.

Front

What does the term 'hypocrisy' mean in the context of 'The Canterbury Tales'?

Back

Hypocrisy refers to the discrepancy between one's stated beliefs and actual behavior.