What is it called when a story contains a Knight who breaks an oath for courtly love?

Blank verse mimics the beating of a heart.

Free verse mimics the beating of a heart.

Iambic pentameter mimics the beating of a heart.

What poetic term, used in many medieval romances, mimics the beating of a heart?

Arcita is freed from prison because he prayed for release to the Goddess Venus.

Arcita's old friend Pirithous was also best friends with Theseus and begged for Arcita's release.

The condition release was that if he ever returned he would have his head cut off.

The condition was that he marry Emily and take her with him to Thebes.

The condition was that he must pay Palamon's ransom.

The condition was that was that he take Palamon with him to Thebes.

What was the condition of Arcita's release?

It is chance for him to start over and live a new life.

It is like sending him to hell forever as he cannot see Emily.

It will allow him to raise an army and return for Emily.

How does Arcita feel about being released from prison?

Arcita will leave to start a new life back in Thebes.

Arcita will never see Emily again and so Palamon has more chance of winning her love.

Arcita will raise a ransom and free Palamon.

Arcita will raise an army and return to Athens to win Emily.

How does Palamon feel about Arcita being freed from prison?

Key Stage 3

The Knight's Tale: Who suffers Most?

A society in which men hold power over women is called a medieval society.

A society in which men hold power over women is called a patriarchal society.

A society in which men hold power over women is called a romantic society.

A society in which men hold power over women is called an equal society.

What is a society in which men hold power over women called?

A state  where men are given most importance in society.

A state where a Knight prizes religion, glory and honouring women above all else.

A state where a woman is compared to a goddess.

A state where love induces suffering and drama.

Which of the following statements best describes courtly love?

Palamon calls Arcita a traitor because Arcita had sworn an oath to help Palamon in matters of love.

Palamon calls Arcita a traitor because Arcita was at fault for their capture.

Palamon calls Arcita a traitor because Arcita won't swear an oath to help Palamon gain Emily's love.

Palamon calls Arcita a traitor because Palamon saw Emily first and has the rightful claim to her love.

Arcita says he has the rightful claim to Emily because he is the stronger Knight and so has the most power.

Arcita says he has the rightful claim to Emily because he loved her first as a woman, while Palamon thought she was the Goddess Venus.

Arcita says he has the rightful claim to Emily because he saw her first from the tower window.

Arcita says he has the rightful claim to Emily because Palamon swore an oath to help him in matters of love.

Why does Arcita say he has the rightful claim to Emily?

Arcita places more importance on courtly love because he feels it should be 'each man for himself' in matters of love.

Arcita places more importance on courtly love because Palamon broke his oath first.

Arcita places more importance on the code of chivalry because he and Palamon are sworn 'brothers'.

Arcita places more importance on the code of chivalry because it is a code he has always lived by.

Does Arcita place more importance on the code of chivalry or on courtly love?

The conventions of medieval romance often include Knights who break an oath due to courtly love and fight to redeem themselves.

The conventions of medieval romance often include Knights who fall in love with the same woman.

The conventions of medieval romance often include Knights who fight to defend their lands against enemies.

The conventions of medieval romance often include Knights who stand by their oaths above all else.

What are the conventions of medieval romance?

Medieval romance are often written in iambic pentameter as it helps the words to flow.

Medieval romance are often written in iambic pentameter as it mimics normal speech.

Medieval romance are often written in iambic pentameter as it mimics the beating of a heart and symbolises love.

Medieval romance are often written in iambic pentameter as it mimics the galloping of horses.

Why are medieval romances often written in iambic pentameter?

The Knight's Tale: Who suffers Most?

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