Question

What was the general status of literature in the Middle English period?

• A. Poetry was prominent, while prose was still immature
• B. Prose dominated, with poetry experiencing a decline.
• C. Both poetry and prose were equally developed and sophisticated.
• D. Drama emerged as the primary literary form, overshadowing poetry and prose.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Poetry was prominent, while prose was still immature

The period saw poets like Chaucer rise to prominence.

Prose was still developing and wouldn't mature until the Renaissance. Much of the best writing was in verse, especially allegorical and religious poetry.