How does Tennyson effectively retell the moment of King Arthur’s departure?

Tennyson makes Arthur’s departure feel solemn and emotional through vivid imagery and figurative language, including the comparison of the departing barge to a swan. This helps readers picture the scene and sense its sadness. The queens’ wailing may contribute to the mood, but the broader technique described in choice B best explains how Tennyson conveys the scene’s emotion.

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