In a rhetorical situation, what is the exigence? the message of the text—what the writer is saying about the issue at hand
the original reason for or cause of the writing—the issue that prompted the writer to say something
the purpose the writer has for writing—what the writer ultimately hopes to accomplish
the context for writing—the historical events and cultural movements surrounding the text’s creation

answer: d.she abandons people when they least expect it.

in the monk's tale, we encounter seventeen stories that relate historical events. all of these stories have tragic commonalities. they tell the stories of heroes who, despite their success in life, all met sad ends. the monk blames these sad outcomes on fortune. one of fortune's traits is that she abandons people when they least expect it. this is one of the most common themes of medieval tragedies.

men had a stronger claim to titles and wealth during the renaissance.

participle: dressed; modifies: bride.