Question

Which of the following best explains why Chaucer's "Tales" is referred to as a frame narrative?

A. Each pilgrim tells a tale, which is then recorded by a scribe, who is also a character in the story
B. The narrator is an actual person, but the character he describes in each pilgrim's tale are fictional and therefore part of a frame
C. The plot revolves around a situation in which one character is trying to extort money from others.
D. Each pilgrim's tale is told by a character that is presented to the reader via the narrator, who is also a character