Literary Devices in The Canterbury Tales
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What is the function of a prologue in a literary work?

  • To summarize the main events of the story
  • To reveal the resolution of the story
  • To introduce the climax of the narrative
  • To provide an introduction and set the stage for the main narrative (correct)

    • What is an epic hero?

  • A character who has no virtues and is ordinary
  • A character who opposes the values and beliefs of a particular culture
  • The central character of an epic, embodying admired qualities of the society that created the epic (correct)
  • A minor character with limited significance in an epic

    • What is a frame narrative?

  • A story or collection of stories within a broader narrative framework (correct)
  • A narrative that focuses solely on the protagonist's journey
  • A narrative with a single linear plot
  • A narrative structure without any sub-narratives

    • What does an epic typically recount?

    <p>The heroic deeds and adventures of a legendary or mythological figure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the narrator in the Prologue of The Canterbury Tales?

    <p>The narrator is Geoffrey Chaucer himself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of an epic hero?

    <p>They embody qualities admired by their society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a prologue in a literary work?

    <p>To provide an introduction and set the stage for the main narrative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a frame narrative?

    <p>A story within a story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an epic typically recount?

    <p>The heroic deeds and adventures of legendary figures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which narrative technique is used in The Canterbury Tales?

    <p>A frame narrative with individual tales as sub-narratives</p> Signup and view all the answers

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