Frame Narrative and Poetic Form

In this lesson, we will learn about frame narrative and poetic form, and explore how Chaucer uses them in 'The Canterbury Tales: The Knight's Tale'

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Lesson 1 of ‘The Canterbury Tales’: Frame Narrative and Poetry

Now you have completed Lesson 1 of ‘The Canterbury Tales’, answer the multiple choice questions below to see what you have learned.

Q1.What is a frame narrative?

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Q2.What is an example of a frame narrative?

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Q3.What is iambic pentameter?

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Q4.Where might we see iambic pentameter being used?

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Q5.What are heroic couplets?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Lesson 1 of ‘The Canterbury Tales’: Frame Narrative and Poetry

Now you have completed Lesson 1 of ‘The Canterbury Tales’, answer the multiple choice questions below to see what you have learned.

Q1.What is a frame narrative?

1/5

Q2.What is an example of a frame narrative?

2/5

Q3.What is iambic pentameter?

3/5

Q4.Where might we see iambic pentameter being used?

4/5

Q5.What are heroic couplets?

5/5

Lesson summary: Frame Narrative and Poetic Form

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