Answer:
Chaucer draws on the ESTATES satire prevalent in his time to bring out the traits of the different classes of society.
He uses the technique of FRAME story to hold the narrative together.
Estates satire is composed of three medieval estates. The Clergy (those who pray, the Nobility (those who fought), and the Peasantry (those who labored).
Frame story is a literary technique wherein narration is given. Frame story is a story within a story.
Explanation:
The excerpt is as written below:
Let tyrants fear, I have always so behaved myself, that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good will of my subjects, and therefore I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die among you all, to lay down for my God, and for my kingdoms, and for my people, my honour, and my blood, even in the dust.
The excerpt signifies her emotional appeal to the troops as well as her persuading and statement to do all what it takes for the best of England.
Answer:
A (or C, but I think A)
Explanation:
I would say A because a good thesis statement gets to the point and is short. For example, "Kids should get allowances." The thesis statement we are given is very long and has reasons in it, which is not what a thesis statement should be.
Methinks already from this chemic flame, I see a city of more precious mould: Rich as the town which gives the Indies name, With silver paved, and all divine with gold.
Because he's looking for things to do.
