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Middle Ages Essay

Basic Info:

For this essay, you will need to write an essay response that is 2-3 pages long from the prompt below. It was written to get you to examine the connections between Middle Age literature and the time period/cultural contexts in which it was written. To make a passing grade on this essay, you need to use direct quotes from the piece or pieces of literature you are writing about to prove your points.

Prompt:

· Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales paints an interesting portrait of English society during the Middle Ages, specifically at the turn of the 14th to 15th centuries. What comments and criticisms does Chaucer make about his society? Quote and examine examples from the parts of The Canterbury Tales that we read to support your points.

Format:

Your essay response should have a standard introduction, body, and conclusion. It should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman font, double-spaced with one inch margins. You should include a heading and a title on your page. Also, you must properly cite any quotations, paraphrases, or summaries you use in your paper with in-text parenthetical citations AND a works cited page at the end of your paper.

Note on Plagiarism:

You are allowed to consult outside sources to answer these questions. In fact, I would recommend that you use your textbook, PowerPoint notes, and video note guides to help answer your prompt. However, you MUST properly cite any words or ideas that are not your own. If you plagiarize, you will receive a zero for this assignment. If you need information about how to cite sources, consult the “Using Sources without Plagiarizing” notes on Blackboard.