English, 24.07.2019 23:00, carlossauceda0

What does the author mean when he writes that the nobles had "resumed their ancient license in its utmost extent"? question 3 options: the nobles had again sought to share their power and wealth with the peasants. the nobles had again sought to pay homage and give respect to the king. the nobles had again sought to make themselves as powerful as possible. the nobles had again sought to unite with nobles from other nations.

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English, 31.07.2019 10:30, carolinehodges

Asap from ivanhoe by sir walter scott in that pleasant district of merry england which is watered by the river don, there extended in ancient times a large forest, covering the greater part of the beautiful hills and valleys which lie between sheffield and the pleasant town of doncaster. the remains of this extensive wood are still to be seen at the noble seats of wentworth, of warncliffe park, and around rotherham. here haunted of yore the fabulous dragon of wantley; here were fought many of the most desperate battles during the civil wars of the roses; and here also flourished in ancient times those bands of gallant outlaws, whose deeds have been rendered so popular in english song. such being our chief scene, the date of our story refers to a period towards the end of the reign of richard i, when his return from his long captivity had become an event rather wished than hoped for by his despairing subjects, who were in the meantime subjected to every species of subordinate oppression. the nobles, whose power had become exorbitant during the reign of stephen, and whom the prudence of henry the second had scarce reduced to some degree of subjection to the crown, had now resumed their ancient license in its utmost extent; despising the feeble interference of the english council of state, fortifying their castles, increasing the number of their dependants, reducing all around them to a state of vassalage, and striving by every means in their power, to place themselves each at the head of such forces as might enable him to make a figure in the national convulsions which appeared to be impending. what is the author's main purpose in this passage? a. to describe the place and time in which the story is set b. to bring the story to its point of highest action or climax c. to introduce readers to the protagonist and antagonist d. to resolve the conflict at the heart of the story according to the author, the king of england during the time in which the story is set was a.stephen b.henry ii c.richard i d.william the conqueror what does the author mean when he writes that the nobles had "resumed their ancient license in its utmost extent"? a.the nobles had again sought to make themselves as powerful as possible. b.the nobles had again sought to unite with nobles from other nations. c.the nobles had again sought to pay homage and give respect to the king. d.the nobles had again sought to share their power and wealth with the peasants.

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English, 31.07.2019 10:30, mjeliteballer

In that pleasant district of merry england which is watered by the river don, there extended in ancient times a large forest, covering the greater part of the beautiful hills and valleys which lie between sheffield and the pleasant town of doncaster. the remains of this extensive wood are still to be seen at the noble seats of wentworth, of warncliffe park, and around rotherham. here haunted of yore the fabulous dragon of wantley; here were fought many of the most desperate battles during the civil wars of the roses; and here also flourished in ancient times those bands of gallant outlaws, whose deeds have been rendered so popular in english song. such being our chief scene, the date of our story refers to a period towards the end of the reign of richard i, when his return from his long captivity had become an event rather wished than hoped for by his despairing subjects, who were in the meantime subjected to every species of subordinate oppression. the nobles, whose power had become exorbitant during the reign of stephen, and whom the prudence of henry the second had scarce reduced to some degree of subjection to the crown, had now resumed their ancient license in its utmost extent; despising the feeble interference of the english council of state, fortifying their castles, increasing the number of their dependants, reducing all around them to a state of vassalage, and striving by every means in their power, to place themselves each at the head of such forces as might enable him to make a figure in the national convulsions which appeared to be impending. what does the author mean when he writes that the nobles had "resumed their ancient license in its utmost extent"? the nobles had again sought to unite with nobles from other nations. the nobles had again sought to pay homage and give respect to the king. the nobles had again sought to make themselves as powerful as possible. the nobles had again sought to share their power and wealth with the peasants.

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English, 25.09.2019 22:00, avilaaa

Can someone check my english/reading study guide questions? my answers will be marked with * q1. the author's purpose in this passage is to a. resolve the conflict that drives the story b. establish the setting the time and place of the story* c. bring the protagonist and antagonist into the plot d. bring the story to its exciting turning point q2. according to the author, the king of england during the time in which the story is set was a. henry ii b. richard i* c. stephen d. william the conqueror q3. when the author that the nobles had "resumed their ancient license in its utmost extent," he means that the nobles had again sought to a. share their wealth with the peasants b. unite with nobles from other nations c. gather as much power for themselves as possible* d. pay homage and give respect to the absent king q4. which is the best synonym for gallant in line 7? a. insane b. ordinary c. antique d. valiant* q5. what does the author think of the region of england in which the story takes place? a. it is dangerous and rugged b. it is overdeveloped and industrialized c. it is uninspiring and nondescript d. it is beautiful and full of history*

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History, 15.10.2019 01:50, Rosebud5605

Which statement is true about nobles? a. nobles promised to support the king so he would give them land. b. nobles ate their meals at trestle tables while sitting on wooden benches. c. nobles lived in manor houses that were owned by knights. d. nobles stayed at inns when they traveled.

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