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

Answer:

The excerpt satirize the Church (A) by exaggerating the greedy nature of the clergy

Explanation:

In “The Canterbury Tales” by “Chaucer”, the author depicts that all the clergy men, spiritual leaders in a church, are all corrupt people. He creates a satire on many characters from various professions and people from different classes.

Specifically, in a church, he criticizes that even forgiveness is available for purchase. Also, in church clergy men deceive people by asking them to buy the holy artifacts. This is cheating and is even morally wrong. Thus, Chaucer satirize the church by exaggerating the greedy nature of the clergy men.