Vocabulary
What the author wants the reader to feel while reading
Tone
Why does the Carpenter not trust Alison around other men other than Nicholas?
Because she is beautiful and flirty.
What do Arcite and Palamon see when they are locked in the tower?
Emily
What do the three men set out to do in the beginning of the story?
They set out to kill death.
What the reader feels after reading a text
Mood
Describe Alison and Nicholas's relationship
They are attracted to one another and unfaithful to their provider (Oswald)
What does Arcite do when he returns to his home country, regardless of the mortal danger that awaits him.
He returns to see Emily in Athens.
A pot of gold
What is the moral code knights followed that included: respecting others, self-sacrifice, pursuing true love, serving one's king and God.
Chivalry
What happens to Nicholas when he sticks his rear end out of the window when Absalom comes calling for Alison?
He stabs him with a hot iron poker.
What do the two 'friends' do once they meet in the woods having both escaped the tower?
They fight against each other over Emily.
Who do the three men meet in the road? Be specific
An old man disguised as death.
What are the following words examples of in writing?
"Sneak", "Booming", "Jagged", "Explosive", "Slimy"
Sensory Language
What prank does Nicholas play on Oswald the carpenter in order to get alone with Alison?
He claims that God showed him that the world was coming to an end with a flood.
Who wins the fight at the end of the story and how do they react?
Palamon. He reacts with sadness for losing his friend.
What is the story of "The Pardoner's Tale" an allegory for?