Characters
This proud rooster believes he is noble and important.
Who is Chanticleer?
Chanticleer dreams that this animal will attack him
What is a fox?
Animals acting like humans is called this.
What is personification
This character flaw leads Chanticleer into danger.
What is pride
“Madame, I pray you that ye take it not agrief…”
Who is Chanticleer
This hen warns Chanticleer not to trust dreams.
Who is Pertelote?
The fox flatters Chanticleer by asking him to do
What is sing with his eyes closed?
The fox represents deception; this is called a ____
What is symbolism
The fox uses this tactic to trick Chanticleer.
What is flattery
Women’s counsels are very often cold.”
Who is Chanticleer (arguing with Pertelote)
This sly animal tricks Chanticleer.
Who is the fox?
After being caught, Chanticleer escapes by doing this.
What is tricking the fox into opening his mouth?
The entire tale is meant to teach a lesson; it is a
What is a fable
The tale suggests dreams can sometimes be this
What is warnings or meaningful
The fox praises Chanticleer’s father’s singing voice.
What is flattery
The poor widow who owns the farm.
Who is the Widow?
The animals and humans chase the fox after this event.
What is the fox grabbing Chanticleer?
Chaucer uses exaggerated speeches and heroic style for chickens; this is an example of this device.
What is mock-epic
The story shows how intelligence can defeat this.
What is physical strength
Chanticleer says the fox should boast to his pursuers.
What is the trick that saves him
The Nun’s Priest tells this tale as part of a storytelling contest.
Who is the Nun’s Priest?
The tale ends with this lesson about pride and flattery.
What is don’t be fooled by flattery?
When Chanticleer ignores his dream warning, this type of irony occurs.
What is dramatic irony
This major theme reflects medieval Christian teachings about sin.
What is pride comes before a fall?
The moral warns readers to beware of smooth talkers.
What is the lesson about flattery and pride?