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Imagery and Figurative Language in Tennyson’s “Morte d’Arthur” — Quiz

Question 3 • English IV

Read the excerpt from "Morte d'Arthur” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. So saying, from the pavement he hath rose, Slowly, with pain, reclining on his arm, And looking wistfully with wide blue eyes As in a picture. What does the imagery in this excerpt best help readers imagine?

Answer
A
Sir Bedivere by the water
B
the sword on the ground
C
an injured King Arthur

Explanation

The words “with pain,” “reclining on his arm,” and “wide blue eyes” create a picture of someone weak and hurt as he slowly rises. This imagery best helps readers imagine an injured King Arthur.

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