What is the primary focus of Ælfric’s 'Colloquy'?
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Correct answer: A dialogue used to teach Latin to young monks
Ælfric's 'Colloquy' is a pedagogical tool featuring a dialogue between a teacher and students playing different roles (plowman, hunter, merchant). It was written in Latin with an Old English interlinear gloss.
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