Duplicate of Canterbury General Prologue VOCABULARY

Question 1

A person who prepared medicines and cures.

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apothecary

Question 2

spoken or written act of rebellion toward individuals or group;commenting on issues or society

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social commentary

Question 3

It was good news when the doctor told me my biospy results were _______.

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benign

Question 4

The students were excited when the ______ photographer from Life magazine was a guest speaker.

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eminent

Question 5

decorated trimmed

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garnished

Question 6

A literary mode based on criticism of people & society through ridicule & hyperbole. Ex. S.N.L.

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satire

Question 7

The Friar sold indulgences; he offered ________ of sins, only if you could pay his price.

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absolution

Question 8

introductory section of literature that tells the about the background, setting, & characters

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prologue

Question 9

-sly dealing, skill in deceiving

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guile

Question 10

Assumptions readers make from descriptions of a character's clothing, speech, and mannerisms

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indirect characterization

Question 11

When the narrative TELLS the reader something about a character...

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Direct Characterization

Question 12

"I am so hungry, I could eat a horse" is an example of what type of figurative language?

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hyperbole

Question 13

person who is put to death or endures great suffering on behalf of a belief, principle,or cause

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martyr

Question 14

The football team was ___ about Axel's condition, after receiving an injury in the 3rd quarter.

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solicitious

Question 15

Canterbury tales is a Frame Narrative. Which film a modern example?

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Forrest Gump

Question 16

-cheerful, confident

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sanguine

Question 17

My 4 year old, Sören, is often _______ when it comes to getting dressed and ready for Pre-K.

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obstinate

Question 18

the act of committing or entrusting a person, group, etc., with supervisory power or authority.

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commission

Question 19

-evasion of the truth

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prevarication

Question 20

Church members went to _______ with a priest, to confess and repent of thier sins.

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shrift

Questions 20