Morte D'Arthur Exit Ticket

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

“ . . . 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.”

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.

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.

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

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

She ran like lightning.

His daughter is his sunshine.

Life is a roller coaster.

He has a heart of gold.

He was as annoying as a buzzing fly.