Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales.I preach just as you’ve heard me say; and tell A hundred taradiddles more as well.And then I do my best to stretch my neckAnd bob my head in every directionOver the folk, now this way, and now that,Just like a pigeon sitting on a barn. Both hands and tongue are busy, and so quickThat it’s a joy to watch me at my work.
Answer
A
by stating that they are lazy when they talk to parishioners
B
by illustrating their sinful behavior outside the pulpit
C
by suggesting that their sermons are scripted performances
D
by implying that they are unwilling to learn from their mistakes
Explanation
The speaker describes preaching as an act he performs, using exaggerated movements—stretching his neck, bobbing his head, and moving his hands and tongue quickly—to entertain the audience. He also admits to telling many falsehoods, which makes his sermons seem like deliberate performances rather than sincere teaching. This best matches “by suggesting that their sermons are scripted performances.”
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