Imagery and Figurative Language in Tennyson’s “Morte d’Arthur” — Quiz
Question 1 • Senior English
Read the excerpt from "Morte d'Arthur” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. But, as he walk’d, King Arthur panted hard, Like one that feels a nightmare on his bed What does the figurative language help the reader understand?
Answer
A
The metaphor helps the reader understand what the nightmare was about.
B
The simile helps the reader understand King Arthur’s pain.
C
The metaphor helps the reader understand how little sleep King Arthur got.
D
The simile helps the reader understand King Arthur’s dream.
Explanation
The phrase “Like one that feels a nightmare on his bed” is a simile: it compares King Arthur to someone experiencing a nightmare. This comparison helps readers picture how distressed and physically strained he feels as he pants hard. It does not explain what the nightmare was about or describe a dream he actually had.
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