Question

Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales.

I only preach of avarice and the like,
And in this way induce them to be free
In giving cash—especially to me.
Because my only interest is in gain;
I’ve none whatever in rebuking sin.

How does the excerpt satirize the Church?

by exaggerating the greedy nature of the clergy
by describing the violent behavior of the clergy
by explaining the excessive salaries of the clergy
by ridiculing the lack of knowledge among the clergy
Mark this and return

Answer 1

by exaggerating the greedy nature of the clergy

(The Pardoner admits he preaches about avarice to profit himself, satirizing clerical greed.)