from The Canterbury Tales: "The Prologue"
Which of these excerpts from The Canterbury Tales most explicitly suggests that the work is intended to be regarded as a first-hand account?
(1 point)
"The rooms and stables of the inn were wide..."
"... Pledged... to take the way/to Canterbury, as you heard me say."
"...l'd spoken to them all.../And was soon one with them in fellowship..."
"... It seems a reasonable thing to say/What their condition was..."
The excerpt that most explicitly suggests that the work is intended to be regarded as a first-hand account is: "I'd spoken to them all.../And was soon one with them in fellowship..."
The excerpt from The Canterbury Tales that most explicitly suggests that the work is intended to be regarded as a first-hand account is:
"...l'd spoken to them all.../And was soon one with them in fellowship..."
This excerpt implies that the narrator, who is a character within the story, has personally interacted and engaged with the other characters on the journey to Canterbury, making it clear that the account is presented from a first-hand perspective.
To determine which excerpt from The Canterbury Tales most explicitly suggests that the work is intended to be regarded as a first-hand account, we need to analyze the language used in each excerpt. Look for any indications that the narrator himself experienced or directly observed the events being described.
1. "The rooms and stables of the inn were wide..."
This excerpt describes the physical features of the inn. Although it provides some detail, it does not suggest that the narrator himself is present or involved in the events.
2. "... Pledged... to take the way/to Canterbury, as you heard me say."
This excerpt acknowledges that the narrator previously mentioned the intention to travel to Canterbury. While it suggests the narrator's involvement in the journey, it does not explicitly indicate that it is a first-hand account.
3. "...l'd spoken to them all.../And was soon one with them in fellowship..."
This excerpt indicates that the narrator has engaged in conversation with others and has become one with the group. This suggests that the narrator is personally involved in the events and potentially offers a first-hand perspective.
4. "... It seems a reasonable thing to say/What their condition was..."
This excerpt proposes that it is reasonable to make assumptions about the characters' condition. While it may suggest the narrator's perspective, it does not explicitly state that the work is a first-hand account.
Based on the analysis above, the excerpt that most explicitly suggests that the work is intended to be regarded as a first-hand account is:
"...l'd spoken to them all.../And was soon one with them in fellowship..."
By examining the language used in each excerpt and seeking indications of personal involvement or experience, we can determine the excerpt that best supports the claim of a first-hand account.