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Read the sentences. Lisa coveted the beautiful diamond bracelet that her aunt always wore. She was delighted when her aunt finally gave it to her and she could call it her own. Which options are effective vocabulary strategies for determining the meaning of the word covet? (Select all that apply.) Using context clues like always and finally helps to define covet as working to obtain something others have. Using a dictionary helps to define covet as desiring to possess something others have. Using context clues like beautiful and delighted helps to define covet as desiring to possess something others have. Using a dictionary helps to define covet as working to obtain something others have.

Using a dictionary helps to define covet as desiring to possess something others have. Using context clues like beautiful and delighted helps to define covet as desiring to possess something others have.

The "Wife of Bath's Tale" prologue provides a frame structure for the embedded narrative of her tale. Both stories depict the wife's conviction that individuals must be free to have authority over their own lives. Which part of the embedded narrative most effectively depicts one way the knight exercises his own freedom to choose? The Canterbury Tales He sought in every house and every place In hopes he could secure the promised grace By learning that which women love the most. But he did not arrive at any coast Where he could find two people on the matter Who might agree, if judging by their chatter. This knight of whom my tale is all about, When seeing that he couldn't find it out— That is to say, what women love the most— Felt in his breast already like a ghost; For home he headed, he could not sojourn, The day had come when homeward he must turn. Full silence was commanded in the court So that the knight might openly report The thing that worldly women love the best. He stood not like a beast at one's behest But quickly gave his answer loud and clear, With manly voice that all the court might hear. "My lady and my love and wife so dear, I leave to your wise governance the measure; You choose which one would give the fullest pleasure And honor to you, and to me as well. I don't care which you do, you best can tell. What you desire is good enough for me."

"My lady and my love and wife so dear, I leave to your wise governance the measure; You choose which one would give the fullest pleasure And honor to you, and to me as well. I don't care which you do, you best can tell. What you desire is good enough for me."

Which lines from the "Wife of Bath's Tale" most effectively reveal the climax of the story? The Canterbury Tales "Choose now," she said, "one of these two: that I Be old and ugly till the day I die, And be to you a true and humble wife, One never to displease you all your life; Or if you'd rather, have me young and fair, And take your chance on those who will repair To your house now and then because of me (Or to some other place, it may well be). Choose for yourself the one you'd rather try." "My liege and lady, generally," said he, "What women most desire is sovereignty Over their husbands or the ones they love, To have the mastery, to be above. This is your most desire, though you may kill Me if you wish. I'm here, do as you will." His old wife lay there smiling at him, though, And said, "Dear husband, benedicite! Acts every knight toward his wife this way? Is this the law of great King Arthur's house? Is every knight of his so distant? Spouse, I am your own true love and I'm your wife And I'm the one as well who saved your life, And I have never done you wrong or spite. Why do you treat me so on our first night?" And so they lived, till their lives' very end,

"My liege and lady, generally," said he, "What women most desire is sovereignty Over their husbands or the ones they love, To have the mastery, to be above. WrONG

In the "Wife of Bath's Tale" prologue, she claims that her education is derived from her marriages rather than conventional schooling. Which lines from her story most effectively suggest that the Wife of Bath may have more knowledge and worldly experience than she claims? (Select all that apply.) The Canterbury Tales "To be poor yet contented, I assert Is to be rich, though having not a shirt. The one who covets is the poorer man, For he would have that which he never can." She'd journeyed to Jerusalem three times; Strange rivers she had crossed in foreign climes; She'd been to Rome and also to Boulogne, To Galicia for Saint James and to Cologne, And she knew much of wandering by the way. "How well the poet wise, the Florentine Named Dante, speaks about just what I mean, And this is how he rhymes it in his story: 'Of men who climb their family trees for glory, Few will excel, for it is by God's grace We gain nobility and not by race.'" "For nobleness, as says Valerius, Consider Tullius Hostilius: Though poor, he rose to noble heights. Look in Boethius or Seneca, and when You do, don't doubt the truth of what you read: The noble is the man of noble deed."

"To be poor yet contented, I assert Is to be rich, though having not a shirt. The one who covets is the poorer man, For he would have that which he never can." wrong She'd journeyed to Jerusalem three times; Strange rivers she had crossed in foreign climes; She'd been to Rome and also to Boulogne, To Galicia for Saint James and to Cologne, And she knew much of wandering by the way. wrong For nobleness, as says Valerius, Consider Tullius Hostilius: Though poor, he rose to noble heights. Look in Boethius or Seneca, and when You do, don't doubt the truth of what you read: The noble is the man of noble deed." right

In the "Wife of Bath's Tale," the knight encounters difficulties as he attempts to complete the task assigned by the queen. Which excerpts most accurately show the conflicts he encounters? (Select all that apply.) The Canterbury Tales He didn't see one creature bearing life, Save sitting on the green one single wife. An uglier creature no mind could devise. To meet him this old wife was to arise. And said, "You can't get there from here, Sir Knight. What are you seeking, by your faith? It might Well be to your advantage, sir, to tell; Old folks like me know many things, and well." When they had come to court, the knight declared, "I've come back to the day, and to be spared, For I am now prepared to give reply." The noble wives and maidens stood nearby, And widows too (who were considered wise); The queen sat like a justice in her guise. He sought in every house and every place In hopes he could secure the promised grace By learning that which women love the most. But he did not arrive at any coast Where he could find two people on the matter Who might agree, if judging by their chatter. Some said that women all love riches best, While some said honor, others jolly zest, Some rich array; some said delights in bed, And many said to be a widow wed; Some others said that our hearts are most eased When we are flattered and when we are pleased ...

He sought in every house and every place In hopes he could secure the promised grace By learning that which women love the most. But he did not arrive at any coast Where he could find two people on the matter Who might agree, if judging by their chatter. Some said that women all love riches best, While some said honor, others jolly zest, Some rich array; some said delights in bed, And many said to be a widow wed; Some others said that our hearts are most eased When we are flattered and when we are pleased ...

Use reference materials to search for the meaning of the word gentility. Which sentence uses the word gentilitycorrectly? Lady Elizabeth's obvious confidence was a sign of her gentility. Lady Elizabeth laid the baby down in her crib with gentility. Lady Elizabeth's fine manners were characterized by both gentility and courtesy. Lady Elizabeth showed extreme gentility to her friends, with both her time and money.

Lady Elizabeth's fine manners were characterized by both gentility and courtesy.

Which lines from the "General Prologue" of The Canterbury Talesmost effectively outline the Wife of Bath's character traits that become most relevant to her story? The Canterbury Tales She was a worthy woman all her life: At church door with five men she'd been a wife, Not counting all the company of her youth. From near the town of Bath a good wife came; she was a little deaf, which was a shame. She'd journeyed to Jerusalem three times; Strange rivers she had crossed in foreign climes. With ease upon an ambling horse she sat, Well wimpled, while upon her head her hat Was broad as any buckler to be found.

She was a worthy woman all her life: At church door with five men she'd been a wife, Not counting all the company of her youth.

Which options accurately explain how the "General Prologue" of The Canterbury Tales sets up the rest of the narrative? (Select all that apply.) The Canterbury Tales The "General Prologue" functions as a frame narrative for the pilgrims' tales. The "General Prologue" introduces all the characters who will have roles in the pilgrims' tales. The "General Prologue" acts as the point of highest drama and tension in the pilgrims' tales. The "General Prologue" serves as a summary and conclusion of the pilgrims' tales.

The "General Prologue" introduces all the characters who will have roles in the pilgrims' tales., The "General Prologue" functions as a frame narrative for the pilgrims' tales.

Read the passage from the "General Prologue" of The Canterbury Tales. Each one of you, to pass the time of day, Shall tell two tales while you are on the way To Canterbury; then each one of you On the return shall tell another two, About adventures said once to befall. And he who bears himself the best of all— That is to say, the one who's judged to tell The tales that in both aim and wit excel-- Shall win a supper paid for by the lot, Here in this place, right at this very spot, When we return again from Canterbury. Which option best explains the function of the tale-telling game in The Canterbury Tales? The Canterbury Tales The game establishes and enforces the tone for the pilgrims' tales. The game reveals and resolves plot twists for each character in the story. The game is a plot device that sets up conflict for each of the characters which will be resolved on their journey. The game frames the narrative and creates a purpose and motivation for each character to tell his or her story.

The game frames the narrative and creates a purpose and motivation for each character to tell his or her story, The game establishes and enforces the tone for the pilgrims' tales. WRONG The game frames the narrative and creates a purpose and motivation for each character to tell his or her story.

In the "Wife of Bath's Tale," the old woman reminds the knight that he promised to grant any request she made. Read the excerpt in which the knight replies. "My love?" he said. "No, rather my damnation! Alas! that there is any of my nation Who ever could so foully be disgraced." But all for naught, the end was that he faced Constrainment, for he now would have to wed And take his gray old wife with him to bed. Based on this excerpt, which option most effectively explains how the knight's character influences the decision he must make? The Canterbury Tales The knight is a warrior, and thus must fight against the old woman's request. The knight is meek, and thus must submit to the old woman's will. The knight is a man of honor, and thus must fulfill the oath he made to the old woman. The knight is gentle, and thus must refuse the old woman kindly.

The knight is a man of honor, and thus must fulfill the oath he made to the old woman.

Read the excerpt from the "Wife of Bath's Tale" in which she relates the story of a knight who has committed a criminal offense, and his punishment by the queen. King Arthur spared him for at least a space; He left him to the queen to do her will, To choose to save or order them to kill. The queen then thanked the king with all her might, And after this the queen spoke with the knight When she saw opportunity one day. "For you," she said, "things stand in such a way You can't be sure if you're to live or not. I'll grant you life if you can tell me what It is that women most desire. Beware The iron ax, your neckbone now to spare! And if you cannot tell me right away, I'll give you leave, a twelvemonth and a day, That you may go to seek, that you might find An answer that is of sufficient kind." Which options best explain the relationship between the narrator and her story? (Select all that apply.) The Canterbury Tales The narrator believes men should allow women the freedom to make choices. The narrator's motivation, like the queen's, is to educate men about women. The narrator believes that the knight should have been killed instead of being allowed to go on a quest. The narrator's motivation, like the queen's, is to humiliate the king.

The narrator's motivation, like the queen's, is to educate men about women., The narrator believes men should allow women the freedom to make choices.

Read the sentence and then use a dictionary to look up the word negligence. The driver who caused the accident was accused of negligence because he was texting while driving. Which word most accurately conveys the meaning of negligence? corruption carefulness confusion carelessness

carelessness

Read the sentence and then use a print or digital thesaurus to look up the word reproof. Although Megan had not dusted the house in weeks, she felt hurt by her mother's sharp reproof regarding her house-cleaning skills. Which synonym most accurately conveys the meaning of reproof? comment criticism cruelty compliment

criticism

Read the excerpt from the "General Prologue" of The Canterbury Tales and then use a print or digital dictionary to look up the word matins. Our Host there checked his horse and said to all: "My lords, now listen, if you will. Recall The pact, as I remind you, made with me. If evensong and matins both agree, Let's see now who shall tell us the first tale." Which option provides the most accurate definition for the word matins? morning prayer type of bird poetry good friends

morning prayer

Read the lines from the "General Prologue" of The Canterbury Tales in which a wide variety of occupations and social rankings is represented by the group of pilgrims. There with us was a KNIGHT, a worthy man Who, from the very first time he began To ride about, loved honor, chivalry, The spirit of giving, truth and courtesy. He was a valiant warrior for his lord; No man had ridden farther with the sword Through Christendom and lands of heathen creeds, And always he was praised for worthy deeds. ... He found the highest favor in all eyes, A valiant warrior who was also wise And in deportment meek as any maid. He never spoke unkindly, never played The villain's part, but always did the right. He truly was a perfect, gentle knight. ... He helped win Alexandria in the East, And often sat at table's head to feast with knights of all the nations when in Prussia. In Lithuania as well as Russia No other noble Christian fought so well. Based on the excerpt provided, which option most accurately categorizes the knight's social class? The Canterbury Tales the aristocrats, or upper class the peasants, or lower class the merchants, or middle class the tradespeople, or middle class

the aristocrats, or upper class