Satire in The Pardoner's Tale Engenuity Quiz 100%

Which statements are examples of characterization? Check all that apply.

-"I don't think your joke is funny," she huffed, glowering at her friend. -The tardy bell rang, but he sauntered to class unconcerned. -She waited patiently as she carefully adjusted the telescope.

Which statements accurately describe medieval pardoners? Choose three answers.

-They were authorized to preach. -They distributed indulgences. -They accepted donations for the church.

Satire is an author's use of

humor to criticize human folly.

Which word best characterizes the young people in this passage?

immoral

What feature of medieval life is reflected in the excerpt?

the acceptance of the church's authority

Which statement best describes how the Pardoner is characterized in this passage?

He is a confident, suave performer.

Which statement best describes how the speaker in the excerpt is characterized?

He is impassioned and persuasive.

Which statement best describes the satire in the excerpt?

The Pardoner's disregard for the poor reveals the Church's hypocrisy.

In the Middle Ages, an indulgence was

a document that offered forgiveness for sin.

How does the excerpt satirize the Church?

by exaggerating the greedy nature of the clergy