2.1.2 understanding themes in literature

1. How did the idea of Fortune affect people's lives in the 14th century?

The fortune affect caused people in the 14th century to either have good luck, or bad luck.

2. What is one reason for the popularity of parables in the 14th century?

Parables were popular during the 14th century as they were designed to teach people how to court fortune favor. They were also created and spread by the churches.

3. How are spoken word and poetry slams similar to storytelling in the 14th century?

They can both be similar as the audience is able to interact with the speaker.

4. Why did oral storytelling traditions favor strong meter and alliteration?

They used meters and literati on to make the story a bit predictable but also extremely memorable.

5. What is a rhyme structure and how is it designated?

The ordered pattern of rhymes at The ends of the lines of a poem or verse