In the "Wife of Bath's Tale" from the Canterbury Tales, what rhetorical purpose might it serve the Wife to tell her story in the form of an exemplum or parable?

A. By using forms common to ancient Greece and Rome, she can call upon the authority of these writers
B. By using forms common to church services, she can advance subversive ideas without calling attention to them
C. By using these forms, she has a wide variety of stock characters at her disposal
D. All of the above are correct

Question

In the "Wife of Bath's Tale" from the Canterbury Tales, what rhetorical purpose might it serve the Wife to tell her story in the form of an exemplum or parable?

A. By using forms common to ancient Greece and Rome, she can call upon the authority of these writers
B. By using forms common to church services, she can advance subversive ideas without calling attention to them
C. By using these forms, she has a wide variety of stock characters at her disposal
D. All of the above are correct

hockeychick23 · Answer

I know B is definitely right but I'm debating whether there is a chance that its D, thanks for your help!