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Bede uses religious and even fantastical elements in his story about Caedmon. To modern-day readers these elements may seem out of place in a history. What would the effect of these references have been during the time this work was published?

AThe references would have seemed out of place and detracted from the story.

B.The references would have confused Bede's readers because they had not yet converted to Christianity.

CThe references would have enhanced the tale of Caedmon's talent since religion was a part of people's everyday lives.

DThe references would have discredited Bede's historical accuracy.

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the answer d: the references would have discredited Bede's historical accuracy.

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The effect of these references would have been during the time this work was published that The references would have enhanced the tale of Caedmon's talent since religion was a part of people's everyday lives.

Explanation:

Bede created the story of Caedmon also known as Ecclesiastic History, this is based on the one who was the earliest English poet, the story has a lot of religious references which were a reflection of the era when it was created as well as the era when the principal character Caedmon was living in. The similarity with the environment enhances the tale for the readers.

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