The Pardoner's Tale Pre-Reading Activity
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English
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12th Grade
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Easy
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SANDRA SALAZAR
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6 Slides • 13 Questions
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Search up the phrase "radix malorum est cupiditas."
What does it mean?
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Multiple Choice
The Pardoner's Tale tells a moral story with themes about greed. A theme is...
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Multiple Choice
The Pardoner can be characterized as _____ because he preaches one thing, but does another.
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Multiple Choice
When we read The Pardoner's Tale, you will notice that the outcome of the story is surprising and unexpected! Chaucer uses a literary element called ___.
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Based on this song, what are the benefits of having money? Think about what you would do to help those around you if were a billionaire.
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J. Cole uses a metaphor when he says
"I heard if you chase it, it only results in a hole in your heart."
What does he mean by this?
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Opinion: How might having money actually leave people feeling empty?
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What are some other downsides of having a lot of money?
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Explain how chasing money can possibly have a negative effect on a person or lead them to danger.
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Opinion: Do you think money can buy happiness? Why or why not?
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Multiple Choice
At the beginning of the song, Janson writes
"I wish I had a rich uncle that'd kick the bucket".
This is an example of a(n)...
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Opinion: What does it mean to be rich?
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FINAL RESPONSE: Based on all of the perspectives you have considered answer the following question:
Is having money a good or bad thing?
Choose ONE side and defend your stance by explaining your thinking.
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