Averbal may belong to one of three categories. it may be a participle, which is used only as an adjective. it may be a gerund, which always ends in -ing and functions as a noun. finally, it may be an infinitive, which is preceded by to and functions as a noun, adjective, or even an adverb. yet verbals still look very much like verbs. which one of six types of expository structure does this paragraph illustrate? a) simple listing b) chronological order c) cause/effect d) spatial order e) comparison/contrast f) order of importance

what motivates odysseus to tell a lie to the cyclops

boccaccio employs the voice of his narrator dioneo to represent his ideas on the tension between masculinity and femininity.  while dioneo excites the members of the brigata and recognizes women for their unique skills and independent ideas, he concludes the decameron with a story reminiscent of the society from which these young aristocrats escaped, revealing misogynistic overtones.  dioneo boccaccio is able to explore the gender disparity which is inherent in 14th century florentine society.