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Read the excerpt from Beowulf. Came Wealhtheow forth, queen of Hrothgar, heedful of courtesy, gold-decked, greeting the guests in hall; and the high-born lady handed the cup first to the East-Danes' heir and warden, bade him be blithe at the beer-carouse, the land's beloved one. Which option most accurately identifies the narrative element developed in the excerpt? Beowulf characterization setting theme climax

characterization

Which excerpts from Beowulfmost clearly depict how the author uses stories from Beowulf's past to develop his character? (Select all that apply.) Beowulf Joyous then was the Jewel-giver, hoar-haired, war-brave; help awaited the Bright-Danes' prince, from Beowulf hearing, folk's good shepherd, such firm resolve. Then was laughter of liegemen loud resounding with winsome words. Came Wealhtheow forth, queen of Hrothgar, heedful of courtesy, gold-decked, greeting the guests in hall; and the high-born lady handed the cup first to the East-Danes' heir and warden, bade him be blithe at the beer-carouse, the land's beloved one. "And so it came that I killed with my sword nine of the nicors. Of night-fought battles ne'er heard I a harder 'neath heaven's dome, nor adrift on the deep a more desolate man! Yet I came unharmed from that hostile clutch, though spent with swimming. The sea upbore me, flood of the tide, on Finnish land, the welling waters. No wise of thee have I heard men tell such terror of falchions, bitter battle." Well these words to the woman seemed, Beowulf's battle-boast.—Bright with gold the stately dame by her spouse sat down. Again, as erst, began in hall warriors' wassail and words of power, the proud-band's revel, till presently the son of Healfdene hastened to seek rest for the night; he knew there waited fight for the fiend in that festal hall, when the sheen of the sun they saw no more, and dusk of night sank darkling nigh, and shadowy shapes came striding on, wan under welkin. "Art thou that Beowulf, Breca's rival, who emulous swam on the open sea, when for pride the pair of you proved the floods, and wantonly dared in waters deep to risk your lives? No living man, or lief or loath, from your labor dire could you dissuade, from swimming the main. Ocean-tides with your arms ye covered, with strenuous hands the sea-streets measured, swam o'er the waters."

"And so it came that I killed with my sword nine of the nicors. Of night-fought battles ne'er heard I a harder 'neath heaven's dome, nor adrift on the deep a more desolate man! Yet I came unharmed from that hostile clutch, though spent with swimming. The sea upbore me, flood of the tide, on Finnish land, the welling waters. No wise of thee have I heard men tell such terror of falchions, bitter battle." "Art thou that Beowulf, Breca's rival, who emulous swam on the open sea, when for pride the pair of you proved the floods, and wantonly dared in waters deep to risk your lives? No living man, or lief or loath, from your labor dire could you dissuade, from swimming the main. Ocean-tides with your arms ye covered, with strenuous hands the sea-streets measured, swam o'er the waters."

Which excerpts from The Canterbury Tales most clearly support the central idea that storytelling serves a purpose in a society? (Select all that apply.) The Canterbury Tales "Since I'm the one to start the game, The lot I drew is welcome, in God's name! Now let us ride, and hear what I've to say." And with that word we rode forth on our way, As he began at once with merry cheer To tell his tale, and spoke as you may hear. "Dame, if you will, I prayerfully request," The Pardoner said, "that just as you began Tell us your tale and do not spare a man And of your practice teach us younger men." "And well I know as you go on your way, You plan to tell some tales, to have some play. There won't be much amusement going on If everybody rides dumb as a stone. So as I said, I would propose a game To give you some diversion, that's the aim." "All know as I, that if gentility Were something that was planted naturally Through all a certain lineage down the line, In private and in public they'd be fine And noble people doing what is nice, Completely free of villainy and vice."

"Dame, if you will, I prayerfully request," The Pardoner said, "that just as you began Tell us your tale and do not spare a man And of your practice teach us younger men." "And well I know as you go on your way, You plan to tell some tales, to have some play. There won't be much amusement going on If everybody rides dumb as a stone. So as I said, I would propose a game To give you some diversion, that's the aim."

Which excerpts from Beowulfaccurately support the portrayal of Beowulf as a valiant but vain young hero? (Select all that apply.) Beowulf "Me thus often the evil monsters thronging threatened. With thrust of my sword, the darling, I dealt them due return!" "'Twas granted me, though, to pierce the monster with point of sword, with blade of battle: huge beast of the sea was whelmed by the hurly through hand of mine." "Now the wrath of the sea-fish rose apace; yet me 'gainst the monsters my mailed coat, hard and hand-linked, help afforded,— battle-sark braided my breast to ward, garnished with gold." "Together we twain on the tides abode five nights full till the flood divided us, churning waves and chillest weather, darkling night, and the northern wind ruthless rushed on us: rough was the surge."

"Me thus often the evil monsters thronging threatened. With thrust of my sword, the darling, I dealt them due return!" "'Twas granted me, though, to pierce the monster with point of sword, with blade of battle: huge beast of the sea was whelmed by the hurly through hand of mine."

Which lines from The Canterbury Tales most clearly illustrate how the author depicts the characters' deepest beliefs and desires through dialogue? (Select all that apply.) The Canterbury Tales "No, damn us both then!" she replied. "For though I may be ugly, elderly, and poor, I'd give all of the metal and the ore That lies beneath the earth and lies above If only I could be your wife and love." "... For in my wish to make your journey merry, I will myself most gladly with you ride— And at my own expense—to be your guide; And if my judgment one disputes, he'll pay For all that we shall spend along the way." "Amended?" asked the knight. "Whatever way? There's no way it could ever be amended. You are so old and loathsome—and descended, To add to that, from such a lowly kind— No wonder that I toss and turn and wind. I wish to God my heart would burst, no less!" "Experience, though no authority Were in this world, would be enough for me To speak of woe that married life affords; For since I was twelve years of age, my lords, Thanks be to God eternally alive, Of husbands at the church door I've had five. ..."

"No, damn us both then!" she replied. "For though I may be ugly, elderly, and poor, I'd give all of the metal and the ore That lies beneath the earth and lies above If only I could be your wife and love." "Amended?" asked the knight. "Whatever way? There's no way it could ever be amended. You are so old and loathsome—and descended, To add to that, from such a lowly kind— No wonder that I toss and turn and wind. I wish to God my heart would burst, no less!"

Which excerpt from The Canterbury Tales mosteffectively depicts how the author chooses to speed up the pacing with action? The Canterbury Tales "Experience, though no authority Were in this world, would be enough for me To speak of woe that married life affords; For since I was twelve years of age, my lords, Thanks be to God eternally alive, Of husbands at the church door I've had five (If I have wed that often legally), And all were worthy men in their degree. But I was told not very long ago That as but once did Jesus ever go To a wedding (in Cana, Galilee), By that example he was teaching me That only once in life should I be wed. And listen what a sharp word, too, was said Beside a well by Jesus, God and man, In a reproof of the Samaritan: 'Now you have had five husbands,' Jesus said, 'But he who has you now, I say instead, Is not your husband.'" 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— And he was nigh the truth, if you ask me. A man shall win us best with flattery; With much attendance, charm, and application Can we be caught, whatever be our station. Next morning, when the day began to spring, Up rose our Host and roused us like a cock. He gathered us together in a flock, Then forth we rode at but a walking pace Out to Saint Thomas's watering place. 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. And if I've ever drunk of wine or ale, Whoso resists the judgment I present Shall pay along the way all that is spent." "Now here's the point, speaking short and plain: 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. For in my wish to make your journey merry, I will myself most gladly with you ride— And at my own expense—to be your guide; And if my judgment one disputes, he'll pay For all that we shall spend along the way."

"Now here's the point, speaking short and plain: 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. For in my wish to make your journey merry, I will myself most gladly with you ride— And at my own expense—to be your guide; And if my judgment one disputes, he'll pay For all that we shall spend along the way." WRONG

Which excerpt mosteffectively reveals how the author develops the rising action through the description of setting in Beowulf? Beowulf Gathered together, the Geatish men in the banquet-hall on bench assigned, sturdy-spirited, sat them down, hardy-hearted. A henchman attended, carried the carven cup in hand, served the clear mead. Joyous then was the Jewel-giver, hoar-haired, war-brave; help awaited the Bright-Danes' prince, from Beowulf hearing, folk's good shepherd, such firm resolve. "Thy father's combat a feud enkindled when Heatholaf with hand he slew among the Wylfings; his Weder kin for horror of fighting feared to hold him." "Then was this mead-house at morning tide dyed with gore, when the daylight broke, all the boards of the benches blood-besprinkled, gory the hall: I had heroes the less, doughty dear-ones that death had reft."

"Then was this mead-house at morning tide dyed with gore, when the daylight broke, all the boards of the benches blood-besprinkled, gory the hall: I had heroes the less, doughty dear-ones that death had reft."

Which excerpt most accurately supports an inference that Beowulf thinks Unferth is a coward? Beowulf "I boast not of it!— though thou wast the bane of thy brethren dear, thy closest kin, whence curse of hell awaits thee, well as thy wit may serve!" "What a deal hast uttered, dear my Unferth, drunken with beer, of Breca now, told of his triumph! Truth I claim it, that I had more of might in the sea than any man else, more ocean-endurance." "For I say in sooth, thou son of Ecglaf, never had Grendel these grim deeds wrought, monster dire, on thy master dear, in Heorot such havoc, if heart of thine were as battle-bold as thy boast is loud!" "Blithe to mead go he that listeth, when light of dawn this morrow morning o'er men of earth, ether-robed sun from the south shall beam!"

"What a deal hast uttered, dear my Unferth, drunken with beer, of Breca now, told of his triumph! Truth I claim it, that I had more of might in the sea than any man else, more ocean-endurance." WRONG

Which excerpts from Beowulf effectively demonstrate the author's use of tone to develop Beowulf's boastful personality? (Select all that apply.) Beowulf "With thrust of my sword, the darling, I dealt them due return! Nowise had they bliss from their booty then to devour their victim, vengeful creatures, seated to banquet at bottom of sea; but at break of day, by my brand sore hurt, on the edge of ocean up they lay, put to sleep by the sword." "Art thou that Beowulf, Breca's rival, who emulous swam on the open sea, when for pride the pair of you proved the floods, and wantonly dared in waters deep to risk your lives?" "Never to any man erst I trusted, since I could heave up hand and shield, this noble Dane-Hall, till now to thee. Have now and hold this house unpeered; remember thy glory; thy might declare; watch for the foe!" "This was my thought, when my thanes and I bent to the ocean and entered our boat, that I would work the will of your people fully, or fighting fall in death, in fiend's gripe fast. I am firm to do an earl's brave deed, or end the days of this life of mine in the mead-hall here."

"With thrust of my sword, the darling, I dealt them due return! Nowise had they bliss from their booty then to devour their victim, vengeful creatures, seated to banquet at bottom of sea; but at break of day, by my brand sore hurt, on the edge of ocean up they lay, put to sleep by the sword." "This was my thought, when my thanes and I bent to the ocean and entered our boat, that I would work the will of your people fully, or fighting fall in death, in fiend's gripe fast. I am firm to do an earl's brave deed, or end the days of this life of mine in the mead-hall here." PARTIAl

In The Canterbury Tales, all the pilgrims share their stories, which describe some form of conflict. In "The Wife of Bath's Tale," the Knight faces many conflicts as he attempts to make up for assaulting a young woman. Which excerpt most effectively reveals the main conflict in the Knight's story? The Canterbury Tales "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." Now there are some men who might say perhaps That it's my negligence or else a lapse That I don't tell you of the joyous way In which the feast took place that very day. I'll answer briefly should the question fall: There wasn't any joy or feast at all, Just lots of sorrow, things went grievously. He married her that morning privately Then all that day he hid just like an owl, So woeful, for his wife looked really foul. "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? You act just like a man who's lost his wit. What is my guilt? For God's love, tell me it, And it shall be amended if I may." And in this woeful state he chanced to ride While on his way along a forest side, And there he saw upon the forest floor Some ladies dancing, twenty-four or more. Toward these dancers he was quick to turn In hope that of some wisdom he might learn; But all at once, before he'd gotten there, The dancers disappeared, he knew not where.

"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 responses explain how affixes change the world guise to another part of speech? (Select all that apply.) Adding the prefix dis- and the suffix -ly creates the adverb disguisedly. Adding the prefix dis- and the suffix -ment creates the adjective disguisement. Adding the prefix dis- and the suffix -er creates the noun disguiser. Adding the prefix dis- and the suffix -ed creates the verb disguised.

Adding the prefix dis- and the suffix -er creates the noun disguiser. Adding the prefix dis- and the suffix -ed creates the verb disguised. PARTIAL

Read the sentences. For members of many rural African tribes, the shortage of sanitary water is the bane of their existence. In many rural African tribal settlements, the shortage of sanitary water is a menace to everyone. Which response most clearly analyzes the difference between the meanings of bane and menace? Bane implies that a shortage of clean water is a severe and harmful problem, while menace implies that the problem is a threat but not necessarily catastrophic. Bane implies that a shortage of clean water is a critical problem, while menace implies that the problem is fleeting. Bane implies that a shortage of clean water is an upsetting problem, while menace implies that the problem is fixable. Bane implies that a shortage of clean water is a challenging scientific problem, while menace implies that the problem is intriguing but not necessarily challenging.

Bane implies that a shortage of clean water is a severe and harmful problem, while menace implies that the problem is a threat but not necessarily catastrophic.

Read the excerpt from Beowulf, in which Beowulf describes how he killed the sea monster with the help of his childhood friend Breca. Together we twain on the tides abode five nights full till the flood divided us, churning waves and chillest weather, darkling night, and the northern wind ruthless rushed on us: rough was the surge. Now the wrath of the sea-fish rose apace; yet me 'gainst the monsters my mailed coat, hard and hand-linked, help afforded,— battle-sark braided my breast to ward, garnished with gold. There grasped me firm and haled me to bottom the hated foe, with grimmest gripe. Based on the excerpt, which options accurately depict how the author uses the setting to develop the characters? (Select all that apply.) Beowulf Beowulf's and Breca's strength is apparent through their perseverance in an environment whose obstacles seem impossible to overcome. Beowulf's and Breca's cleverness is emphasized by their swimming abilities in the stormy currents. Beowulf's and Breca's brotherly spirit is revealed by their ability to fight the sea and the monster together. Beowulf's and Breca's fearlessness is illustrated by the portrayal of the menacing stormy sea they had to plow through to kill the sea monster.

Beowulf's and Breca's strength is apparent through their perseverance in an environment whose obstacles seem impossible to overcome. Beowulf's and Breca's brotherly spirit is revealed by their ability to fight the sea and the monster together. PARTIAl

Read the sentence and then use a print or digital dictionary to look up the word emulate. DJ likes to invent her own recipes, but she always tries to emulate her mom's masterful cooking techniques in her own kitchen. How does the word emulate function in the sentence, and what does it mean? Emulate functions as a noun, and it means "a desire or want that is stronger than any other." Emulate functions as an adverb, and it means "in an organized manner." Emulate functions as an adjective, and it means "inspired by a desire to be like someone else." Emulate functions as a verb, and it means "to imitate someone or something that one admires."

Emulate functions as a verb, and it means "to imitate someone or something that one admires."

Read the passage. After spending two years in the Amazonian rainforest, Marina acquired remarkable wilderness survival skills. When she returned to the US, she was eager to impress everyone with her fathomless knowledge of the Amazonian culture and ways of living. Which response most clearly analyzes the effect of the word fathomless in the passage, as opposed to a synonym such as extensive? Fathomless means that Marina's knowledge was without limits, while extensive implies she had a significant amount of knowledge. Fathomless means that Marina's knowledge was unbelievable, while extensive implies she had a large amount of knowledge. Fathomless means that Marina's knowledge was without restrictions, while extensive implies she had just enough knowledge. Fathomless means that Marina's knowledge was doubtful, while extensive implies she had a vast supply of knowledge.

Fathomless means that Marina's knowledge was without limits, while extensive implies she had a significant amount of knowledge.

Read the excerpt from Beowulf. Boasted full oft, as my beer they drank, earls o'er the ale-cup, armed men, that they would bide in the beer-hall here, Grendel's attack with terror of blades. Then was this mead-house at morning tide dyed with gore, when the daylight broke, all the boards of the benches blood-besprinkled, gory the hall: I had heroes the less, doughty dear-ones that death had reft. Which option most effectively depicts the explicit meaning of this excerpt? Beowulf Grendel, the monster, completely lost his mind. He wreaked havoc in the mead-house as he tried to escape the people torturing him. Grendel, the monster, was scared for his life as he entered the mead-house and saw all the people lying in pools of blood. Grendel, the monster, caused terror just for fun and enjoyed playing pranks on the people in the mead-house. Grendel, the monster, completely overcame the people in the mead-house. Its halls were smeared with blood and the men were killed.

Grendel, the monster, completely overcame the people in the mead-house. Its halls were smeared with blood and the men were killed.

Which option provides an accurate definition of the terms implicit meaning and explicit meaning? Implicitmeaning is incomprehensible even though it is stated directly. Explicitmeaning is expressed indirectly and is purposely vague. Implicitmeaning is comprehensible even though it is not directly stated. Explicitmeaning is clear and is expressed directly without vagueness. Implicitmeaning is unclear even though it is directly stated. Explicitmeaning is confusing due to being indirectly stated. Implicitmeaning is clear due to being directly stated. Explicitmeaning is on point even though it is indirectly expressed.

Implicitmeaning is comprehensible even though it is not directly stated. Explicitmeaning is clear and is expressed directly without vagueness.

Canto VIII of the epic poem Beowulf is structured as a dialogue between Unferth and Beowulf. Which responses accurately describe the impact Canto VIII has on the overall meaning of the epic poem? (Select all that apply.) Beowulf Canto VIII depicts the way Beowulf's reputation rested on his creation of elaborate fantasies filled with monsters, which he used to entertain his men. The combative dialogue between Unferth and Beowulf in Canto VIII outlines Beowulf's heroic quests, which earned him fame and respect throughout the land. The boastful dialogue between Unferth and Beowulf in Canto VIII outlines Beowulf's lineage and the warrior prowess that was passed down from his father. Canto VIII depicts the way Beowulf's fame was accepted and understood among the people who knew of him, as well as the way he perceives himself in relation to his reputation as a warrior.

The boastful dialogue between Unferth and Beowulf in Canto VIII outlines Beowulf's lineage and the warrior prowess that was passed down from his father. Canto VIII depicts the way Beowulf's reputation rested on his creation of elaborate fantasies filled with monsters, which he used to entertain his men. WRONG

Read the excerpt from the "General Prologue" of The Canterbury Tales, in which the host establishes how the pilgrimage will proceed. "Draw lots before we travel farther, then, And he who draws the shortest shall begin. Sir Knight," he said, "my master and my lord, Now draw a lot, to keep with our accord. Come here," said he, "my Lady Prioress, And you, Sir Student—quit your bashfulness. And studies too. Lay hand to, everyone!" And so the drawing was at once begun. I'll keep it short and tell you how it went: Whether by chance or fate or accident, The truth is that the lot fell to the Knight— A fact in which the rest all took delight. Which option most effectively explains how the characters' dialogue and actions advance the plot in the excerpt? The Canterbury Tales The host asks all the pilgrims to draw straws to resolve disputes among them, so that an order is established for all the pilgrims' tales before they begin their journey. The host asks all the pilgrims to draw straws to decide who among them will tell their tale first, so that all the pilgrims get to share and listen to the others' stories during their journey. The host asks all the pilgrims to draw straws to prohibit unnecessary chattering, so that all of them can tell their stories uninterrupted during their journey. The host asks all the pilgrims to draw straws to assert his dominance over the pilgrims, so that all of them are aware that their stories have to be approved by him before they begin their journey.

The host asks all the pilgrims to draw straws to decide who among them will tell their tale first, so that all the pilgrims get to share and listen to the others' stories during their journey.

Which excerpts from "The Wife of Bath's Tale" accurately support the inference that the Wife of Bath is concerned with outward appearances? (Select all that apply.) The Canterbury Tales None dared precede her to the offering— And if they did, her wrath would surely be So mighty she'd lose all her charity. In fellowship she well could laugh and carp. Of remedies of love she had good notions, For of that art's old dance she knew the motions. ... The kerchiefs all were of the finest texture (And must have weighed ten pounds, that's no conjecture) That every Sunday she had on her head. The fine hose that she wore were scarlet red And tightly laced, she had a nice new pair Of shoes. She had the lover's gap teeth, I must say. With ease upon an ambling horse she sat, Well wimpled, while upon her head her hat Was broad as any buckler to be found. About her ample hips a mantle wound, And on her feet the spurs she wore were sharp.

The kerchiefs all were of the finest texture (And must have weighed ten pounds, that's no conjecture) She had the lover's gap teeth, I must say. With ease upon an ambling horse she sat, Well wimpled, while upon her head her hat Was broad as any buckler to be found. About her ample hips a mantle wound, And on her feet the spurs she wore were sharp.

Which lines from the "The Wife of Bath's Tale" of The Canterbury Talesmost clearly support the implied idea that the Knight is disrespectful to women? (Select all that apply.) The Canterbury Tales This knight with sorrow sighed, was full of woe. What could he do? Not as he pleased, and so To go away was what he finally chose To come back when his year was at its close With such an answer as God might provide. "There's no way it could ever be amended. You are so old and loathsome—and descended, To add to that, from such a lowly kind— No wonder that I toss and turn and wind. I wish to God my heart would burst, no less!" "Dear mother," said the knight, "it is for sure That I am dead if I cannot secure What thing it is that women most desire. If you could teach me, gladly I would hire." There wasn't any joy or feast at all, Just lots of sorrow, things went grievously. He married her that morning privately Then all that day he hid just like an owl, So woeful, for his wife looked really foul.

There wasn't any joy or feast at all, Just lots of sorrow, things went grievously. He married her that morning privately Then all that day he hid just like an owl, So woeful, for his wife looked really foul. "There's no way it could ever be amended. You are so old and loathsome—and descended, To add to that, from such a lowly kind— No wonder that I toss and turn and wind. I wish to God my heart would burst, no less!"

Read the excerpt from Beowulf. Again, as erst, began in hall warriors' wassail and words of power, the proud-band's revel, till presently the son of Healfdene hastened to seek rest for the night; he knew there waited fight for the fiend in that festal hall. ... Which options provide effective vocabulary strategies for determining the meaning of the word revel? (Select all that apply.) Beowulf Using context clues like "hastened to seek" and "rest for the night" helps to define revel as "a tiresome celebration marked by intense conversations and dancing." Using context clues like "words of power" and "festal hall" helps to define revel as "a lively celebration marked by rowdy crowds and commotion." Using a dictionary helps to define revel as "a high-spirited celebration marked by loud singing and dancing." Using a dictionary helps to define revel as "a long-lasting celebration marked by lengthy speeches and performances."

Using context clues like "words of power" and "festal hall" helps to define revel as "a lively celebration marked by rowdy crowds and commotion." Using a dictionary helps to define revel as "a high-spirited celebration marked by loud singing and dancing."

Which response effectively describes how two prominent central ideas in The Canterbury Tales interact to convey a complex theme? The Canterbury Tales The pilgrims are given the autonomy to embellish their insightful life stories to imagine a higher social status. This allows them to fantasize about living in ways that they have not been able to because of differences in social status. The pilgrims are given the freedom to express their profound life stories despite differences in social status. This allows them to feel superior to the members of the higher social ranks, who never pay attention to the lower-ranking population. While on the pilgrimage, the travelers are given a task to share the stories about their interactions with and observations of people belonging to different social ranks. This task allows them to freely present their opinions of the social inequality that is prevalent in their society. While on the pilgrimage, the travelers are given an opportunity to share their stories among people of all social ranks. This temporary social equality allows all the pilgrims to feel valued and accepted as members of the otherwise segregated society.

While on the pilgrimage, the travelers are given an opportunity to share their stories among people of all social ranks. This temporary social equality allows all the pilgrims to feel valued and accepted as members of the otherwise segregated society.

Read the sentence and then use reference materials to look up the word prowess. Michael Phelps holds an all-time record with 23 Olympic gold medals, awarded to him for his extraordinary prowess as a swimmer. Which definition conveys the meaning of the word prowess as it is used in the sentence? a high level of dedication or speed a high level of skill or ability a high degree of courage or heroism a high degree of enthusiasm or spirit

a high level of skill or ability

Read the excerpt from the verse translation of Physiologus. Such is the way Of demons, devils' wiles: to hide their power, And stealthily inveigle heedless men, Inciting them against all worthy deeds, And luring them to seek for help and comfort From unsuspected foes, until at last They choose a dwelling with the faithless one. context clues from the excerpt most accurately indicate the meaning of the word inveigle. (Select all that apply.) Physiologus luring them devils' wiles worthy deeds unsuspected foes

luring them devils' wiles

Read the sentence and then use a print or digital dictionary to look up the word lineage. Nadezda is very proud of her Russian lineage. Which of the options is a synonym for the word lineage? heir offspring culture origin

origin

Read the excerpt from the "General Prologue" of The Canterbury Tales. When April's gentle rains have pierced the drought Of March right to the root, and bathed each sprout Through every vein with liquid of such power It brings forth the engendering of the flower. ... Which context clues used in the excerpt are evidence that helps define the word engendering? (Select all that apply.) The Canterbury Tales When April's gentle rains bathed each sprout Through every vein pierced the drought

pierced the drought bathed each sprout

Which response most accurately defines pacing? portrayal of the passage of time and character actions throughout the story manipulation of time and setting throughout the story manipulation of time and tone throughout the story portrayal of the passage of time and framing throughout the story

portrayal of the passage of time and framing throughout the story WRONG

Read the excerpt from the "General Prologue" of The Canterbury Tales. When April's gentle rains have pierced the drought Of March right to the root, and bathed each sprout Through every vein with liquid of such power It brings forth the engendering of the flower; When Zephyrus too with his sweet breath has blown Through every field and forest, urging on The tender shoots, and there's a youthful sun, His second half course through the Ram now run, And little birds are making melody And sleep all night, eyes open as can be (So Nature pricks them in each little heart), On pilgrimage then folks desire to start. The palmers long to travel foreign strands To distant shrines renowned in sundry lands; And specially, from every shire's end In England, folks to Canterbury wend: To seek the blissful martyr is their will, The one who gave such help when they were ill. What response most accurately explains the purpose of the "General Prologue" in this section of The Canterbury Tales? The Canterbury Tales The "General Prologue" is the flashback that introduces the characters' tales from the past. The "General Prologue" is the parallel plot that establishes why the characters want to go on a pilgrimage. The "General Prologue" is the subplot that describes where the action is taking place and why. The "General Prologue" is the frame narrative that introduces the setting and the characters.

the general prologue is the frame narrative that introduces the setting and the characters

Which response most accurately explains the purpose of parallel plots within a work of fiction? to present two or more character narratives that are independent of one another to present two or more character narratives that are identical to one another to present two or more plots or subplots that are usually developed by other authors or characters to present two or more plots or subplots that are usually connected by a character or a theme

to present two or more plots or subplots that are usually connected by a character or a theme