Imagery and Figurative Language in Tennyson’s “Morte d’Arthur” — Quiz
Question 7 • English IV
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 simile helps the reader understand King Arthur’s dream.
B
The metaphor helps the reader understand how little sleep King Arthur got.
C
The simile helps the reader understand King Arthur’s pain.
Explanation
The phrase “Like one that feels a nightmare on his bed” is a simile, comparing Arthur’s hard panting to someone experiencing a nightmare. This comparison emphasizes how distressed and physically strained Arthur feels as he walks. It does not describe a dream he actually had or how much sleep he got.
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