Satire In The Pardoner's Tale Engenuity Quiz 100%

25 August 2022
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Which statements accurately describe medieval pardoners? Choose three answers.
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-They were authorized to preach. -They distributed indulgences. -They accepted donations for the church.
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Which statements are examples of characterization? Check all that apply.
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-"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.
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What feature of medieval life is reflected in the excerpt?
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the acceptance of the church's authority
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In the Middle Ages, an indulgence was
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a document that offered forgiveness for sin.
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How does the excerpt satirize the Church?
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by exaggerating the greedy nature of the clergy
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Which statement best describes how the Pardoner is characterized in this passage?
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He is a confident, suave performer.
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Which statement best describes the satire in the excerpt?
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The Pardoner's disregard for the poor reveals the Church's hypocrisy.
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Which statement best describes how the speaker in the excerpt is characterized?
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He is impassioned and persuasive.
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Satire is an author's use of
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humor to criticize human folly.
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Which word best characterizes the young people in this passage?
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immoral