Question

RL.11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings, analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful (include Shakespeare as well as other authors). II.

(a) A simile is a figure of speech that compares two very different things. In the Prologue from The Canterbury Tales, what does the simile in line 94 stress about the Squire?aining (young aprentis)​

Answer 1

In 'The Canterbury Tales' Prologue, Chaucer uses a simile to vividly describe the Squire's characteristics, comparing him to an unrelated object or concept to highlight a specific trait.

Step-by-step explanation:

In The Canterbury Tales Prologue, Chaucer employs various forms of figurative language including similes. A simile is a rhetorical device that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as.' It is often used to create vivid imagery and add depth to characters and settings. The simile in line 94 of the Prologue stresses a particular characteristic about the Squire. Without access to the specific text line, we can generally infer that Chaucer's use of a simile here would be to highlight a trait of the Squire by comparing him to a very different thing, perhaps emphasizing his youth, energy or appearance in a manner that is both picturesque and insightful, illustrating the Squire's nature more effectively than literal language could.