Intro to Chaucer

Intro to Chaucer

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English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'absolution' mean?

Back

Forgiveness; the act of freeing someone from blame or guilt.

2.

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Front

What is a pilgrimage?

Back

A journey to a sacred place.

3.

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Front

What is satire?

Back

Mockery for the intended purpose of exposing flaws and correcting them.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many stories were completed in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

Back

24 Stories.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is indirect characterization?

Back

A type of characterization that shows, rather than tells, what a character is like.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The exploration of various aspects of society and human nature through diverse characters.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is Geoffrey Chaucer?

Back

An English poet and author, best known for writing 'The Canterbury Tales'.

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