To which kind of poetry does 'The Canterbury Tales' belong?
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A.
Epic
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B.
Dramatic
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C.
Lyrical
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D.
Narrative
Correct Answer:
D. Narrative
Explanation:
The correct option is (d) Narrative. Geoffrey Chaucer’s "The Canterbury Tales" is a frame narrative consisting of a collection of stories told by pilgrims. This masterpiece of Middle English literature uses a storytelling contest as a structural device to integrate various literary genres into a cohesive overarching plot, making it a definitive example of narrative poetry.
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