Question 7 of 20 • $2526: SEM 1: 1001370: English 3: NEW credit
Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales.I only preach of avarice and the like,And in this way induce them to be freeIn giving cash—especially to me.Because my only interest is in gain;I’ve none whatever in rebuking sin.
Answer
A
by exaggerating the greedy nature of the clergy
B
by describing the violent behavior of the clergy
C
by explaining the excessive salaries of the clergy
D
by ridiculing the lack of knowledge among the clergy