Morte D'Arthur Exit Ticket

Which is the best definition of an archetypal plot pattern?

• a plot in which all the characters think, act, and speak in predictable ways

• a plot that is shaped by a heroic character who resembles ancient heroes 

• a narrative structure in which the plot begins and ends with a separate story

• a narrative structure that has ancient roots and is familiar to readers

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Which excerpt from “Morte D’Arthur” introduces the frame or interior story in the narrative?

• “ . . . the poet, little urged, / But with some prelude of disparagement, / Read, mouthing out his hollow o’s and a’s, / Deep-chested music, and to this result.”

• “ . . . spake King Arthur to Sir Bedivere: / “The sequel of today unsolders all / The goodliest fellowship of famous knights / Whereof this world holds record.”

• “Thou therefore take my brand Excalibur, / Which was my pride; for thou rememberest how / In those old days, one summer noon, an arm / Rose up from out the bosom of the lake, . . .”

• “And, wheresoever I am sung or told / In aftertime, this also shall be known. / . . . Watch what thou seest, and lightly bring me word.”

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Which plot description clearly uses a pattern of threes to create a familiar archetypal plot pattern?

• Three friends go on separate adventures and then reunite three years later to share their individual stories.

• A boy is granted three wishes. He is happy with his first two wishes, but his third wish comes true in an unintended way.

• A magical object is lost for thirty years, but is finally found by a three-year-old orphan.

• The third daughter in a family is told she must accomplish three tasks to solve a problem, but she finds another solution.

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What makes an epic simile different from a regular simile?

• An epic simile is more detailed and developed over several lines.

• An epic simile is used only to describe heroic characters or actions.

• An epic simile compares something heroic and something ordinary.

• An epic simile does not use like or as to make an explicit comparison.

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Which are the most likely explicit and implicit meanings of the simile?

• Arthur’s blonde hair usually glows like a golden crown; he seems 

  born to sit on the throne and rule over others for eternity.

• Arthur’s reign on the throne was dazzling like the sun; now, as he 

  is dying, his authority and reign are crumbling.

• Arthur’s curls and high forehead make him look royal; there is great power in the throne.

• none of the above

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What likely effect(s) will this epic simile have on readers?

• Readers imagine whistling winds stirring the branches and leaves 

  in a forest.

• Readers better understand how troubled and agitated the gods are.

• Readers feel uncertain about how the situation will be resolved. 

• all of the above

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​ (a)   –a figure of speech that ​ (b)   something as though it were something else it uses the Words ​ (c)  

• Metaphor
• describes
• IS or ARE

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A ​ ​ (a)   is a comparison of two unlike things using like or as.

• simile
• metaphor
• hyperbole

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A metaphor is ​ ​ (a)  

• an exaggeration
• comparing things using "like" or "as"
• a piece of hair
• comparing two unlike thiings

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Match the following

• He was as annoying as a buzzing fly.

• Metaphor

• His daughter is his sunshine.

• Metaphor

• He has a heart of gold.

• Simile

• Life is a roller coaster.

• Simile

• She ran like lightning.

• Metaphor

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