Which of the following example s from the canterbury tale shows direct characterization? a. “the monk’s sleeves were garnished at the hand, with fine gray fur, the finest in the land” b. “…a knight, a most distinguished man… who from the day on which he first began / to ride abroad had followed chivalry…” c. “…he possessed fine horses, but he was not gaily dressed.” d. both a and c (a is incorrect)

The correct answer is B. "... a knight, a most distinguished man... Who from the day on which he first began/ To ride abroad followed chivalry...".

Direct characterization is when the author reveals something specific about the character by using adjectives, phrases, or epithets. It also shows the character's motivation. B is the only answer where we can find how the character is and his motivation: "distinguished man", "he followed chivalry".

It is very different from indirect characterization when the author uses dialogue, appearance, actions, relationships, and places all over the world to portray a character. We find this on A. where the monk's sleeves are described but not the monk himself, and C. on the depiction of the knight's appearance but not of his personality.

it is believed to be alfred, lord himself

your awnser would be b.