Final answer:
The task was to match works of Middle English literature with their authors: 'Confessio Amantis' by John Gower, 'Hous of Fame' by Geoffrey Chaucer, 'Handlyng Synne' by Robert Mannyng, and 'Piers Plowman' by William Langland. 'Dream-vision' is a genre exemplified by 'Pearl'.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks to match Middle English works with their respective authors. Here are the correct matches for each work:
- Confessio Amantis - John Gower
- Hous of Fame - Geoffrey Chaucer
- dream-vision - This is a genre, but 'Pearl' is a famous dream-vision poem.
- Handlyng Synne - Robert Mannyng
- Piers Plowman - William Langland
These authors and their works are significant in the study of Middle English literature, which ranges from 1150 to 1500. Understanding who wrote each work helps us appreciate the richness and diversity of English literature during this period.