Canterbury Tales & Vocabulary

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What does 'precise' mean?

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Exact, accurate, and clearly defined.

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True or False: Precise is used for something that is NOT accurate.

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False

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What is a Scholar?

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A person who is educated and studies or attends school.

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Identify the redundant modifiers in the phrase: 'important essentials'.

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Important, Important essentials

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What does 'quarrel' mean?

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To argue or disagree.

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What is Characterization?

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The way a fictional character’s identity is developed and shown in a story, play, or movie.

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What is a 'knight'?

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A person granted an honorary title of knighthood by a monarch or other political leader.

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Define 'medieval'.

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Relating to the Middle Ages, a period in European history from the 5th to the late 15th century.

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What is a 'tale'?

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A narrative or story, often involving imaginary events.

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What does 'vocabulary' refer to?

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The set of words known and used by a person or group.