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Which lines from the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale" most clearly support the central idea that obeying a knightly code of honor involves facing one's fears? Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale But in an alcove, unobserved, apart, Young Gawayne sat with Lady Elfinhart, In Arthur's court no goodlier knight than he Wore shirt of mail, or Cupid's panoply; And Elfinhart, to Gawayne's eager eyes Of all heaven's treasures seemed the goodliest prize. By this, the stranger had at last become Tired of long waiting, and of sitting dumb Upon his charger; so with greenest leer He vented his impatience in a sneer. "Is this," he said, "the glorious Table Round, And is its glory naught but empty sound?" But now it seemed a foolish thing to throw One's whole life to the fortune of a blow. True valor breathes not in the braggart vaunt; True honor takes no shame from idle taunt; So let this wizard, if he wants to, scoff; Why should our hero have his head cut off? "So this is Arthur's court! My noble lord, You said just now you felt a trifle bored, And wished, instead of dancing, feasting, flirting, Your gallant warriors might be exerting Their puissance upon some worthier thing. The wish, my lord, was worthy of a king!"
By this, the stranger had at last become Tired of long waiting, and of sitting dumb Upon his charger; so with greenest leer He vented his impatience in a sneer. "Is this," he said, "the glorious Table Round, And is its glory naught but empty sound?" WRONG "So this is Arthur's court! My noble lord, You said just now you felt a trifle bored, And wished, instead of dancing, feasting, flirting, Your gallant warriors might be exerting Their puissance upon some worthier thing. The wish, my lord, was worthy of a king!"
Which lines from the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale" most clearly depict a serene setting that contrasts with the story's main action? (Select all that apply.) Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale And lo! while yet he spoke, from far away In the thick shroud of the departed day, Upon the frosty air of evening borne, Came the faint challenge of a fairy horn! Along the shadowy aisles His pages' footsteps pattered o'er the tiles, Speeding to do his errand, and at once Four tapers flickered from each silver sconce. Now daylight faded, and the twilight gloom Deepened the stillness in the vaulted room, Save where upon the hearth a fitful glow Blushed from the embers as the fire burned low. For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men. Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall.
For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men. Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall., Now daylight faded, and the twilight gloom Deepened the stillness in the vaulted room, Save where upon the hearth a fitful glow Blushed from the embers as the fire burned low.
Read the lines from the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale." Quoth Elfinhart: "I'd like to see you do it!" She laughed a gay laugh, but by hard constraint: Then turned and hid her face, all pale and faint, As one might be who stabs and turns the knife In the warm heart of one more dear than life. She turned and Gawayne saw not; but he heard, And felt his heart-strings tighten at her word. "Nay, lady, if you wish it I will try; Be your least wish my will, although I die! Yet one thing, if I may, I fain would ask, Before I make the venture;—if this task Prove fateful as it threatens,—do you care?" "Perhaps," said Elfinhart, "you do not dare!" Lightly she laughed, and scoffing tossed her head, Yet spoke as one who knew not what she said, With random words, and with quick-taken breath; Then turned again, ere that same look of death Should steal upon her and betray her heart Despite all stratagems of woman's art. Which response most accurately describes the mystery behind Lady Elfinhart's motivations? Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale It remains unclear whether Lady Elfinhart urged Sir Gawayne to accept the Green Knight's challenge because she loved watching fights, or if she truly thought Sir Gawayne could defeat the Green Knight. It remains unclear whether Lady Elfinhart urged Sir Gawayne to accept the Green Knight's challenge because she was afraid of the Green Knight, or if she was relieved to get rid of Sir Gawayne. It remains unclear whether Lady Elfinhart urged Sir Gawayne to accept the Green Knight's challenge because she had a previous relationship with the Green Knight, or if she wanted Sir Gawayne to know that she didn't love him anymore. It remains unclear whether Lady Elfinhart urged Sir Gawayne to accept the Green Knight's challenge because she was attracted to the Green Knight instead of Sir Gawayne, or if she felt that she needed to encourage the cultural norms of chivalry.
It remains unclear whether Lady Elfinhart urged Sir Gawayne to accept the Green Knight's challenge because she was attracted to the Green Knight instead of Sir Gawayne, or if she felt that she needed to encourage the cultural norms of chivalry.
Which event from the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale" most clearly foreshadows what Sir Gawayne's fate would be in one year? Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale The Green Knight picked his head up and remained alive despite the axe's blow. King Arthur thanked Sir Gawayne for entertaining the court. The Green Knight entered the court and issued a challenge while the courtiers were eating dinner . Lady Elfinhart hid her face, either laughing or weeping.
Lady Elfinhart hid her face, either laughing or weeping. WRONG The Green Knight picked his head up and remained alive despite the axe's blow.
Which response best explains how affixes change the word cacophonous to another part of speech? Replacing the suffix -ous with the suffix -y creates the noun cacophony. Replacing the suffix -ous with the suffix -y creates the adverb cacophony. Replacing the suffix -ous with the suffix -y creates the adjective cacophony. Replacing the suffix -ous with the suffix -y creates the verb cacophony.
Replacing the suffix -ous with the suffix -y creates the noun cacophony.
Read the lines from the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale." Just in the nick of time, King Arthur rose From his sedate post-prandial repose, And called for lights. Which response most clearly evaluates the effect of the word sedate in the poem, as opposed to a synonym like sober? Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale Sedate means that the king is slow and groggy, while sober would make him sound cautious and alert. Sedate means that the king is hasty and neglectful, while sober would make him sound lazy and soothed. Sedate means that the king is resting, relaxed and content, while sober would make him sound weak or exhausted. Sedate means that the king is resting, untroubled and calm, while sober would make him sound serious or grim.
Sedate means that the king is resting, untroubled and calm, while sober would make him sound serious or grim.
Which lines from the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale" most clearly support the inference that Lady Elfinhart has conflicting emotions about encouraging Sir Gawayne to accept the Green Knight's challenge? (Select all that apply.) Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale Gaily she spoke, and seemed all unconcerned; And yet a curious watcher might have learned From a slight quaver in her laughter free To doubt the frankness of her flippancy. She laughed a gay laugh, but by hard constraint: Then turned and hid her face, all pale and faint, As one might be who stabs and turns the knife In the warm heart of one more dear than life. Surely a quiver twinkled in each eye; But what of that? It need not signify: Beneath his glance a brave man well might flush; What wonder then that a fair maid should blush? Her face was a dim dream of shadowy light, Like misty moonbeams on the fields of night, And in her voice sweet nature's sweetest tunes Sang the glad song of twenty cloudless Junes.
She laughed a gay laugh, but by hard constraint: Then turned and hid her face, all pale and faint, As one might be who stabs and turns the knife In the warm heart of one more dear than life.
Which response most clearly explains why Sir Gawayne volunteered to fight the Green Knight in the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale"? Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale Sir Gawayne felt it was his knightly duty because King Arthur offered to fight the Green Knight and Lady Elfinhart begged for him to change his mind. Sir Gawayne felt it was an honorable thing to do and his jealousy was aroused when the Green Knight winked at Lady Elfinhart and she blushed back at him. Sir Gawayne felt annoyed that his flirting was interrupted and he wanted to remove the Green Knight from King Arthur's court. Sir Gawayne felt threatened as he heard the horn of Fairyland sound and saw the Green Knight enter the court.
Sir Gawayne felt it was an honorable thing to do and his jealousy was aroused when the Green Knight winked at Lady Elfinhart and she blushed back at him.
Read the lines from the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale," in which Sir Gawayne volunteers to fight the Green Knight in King Arthur's place. ...Gawayne knelt down on the floor. "A boon," he cried, "a boon, my lord and king! If ever yet in any little thing These hands have served thee, hear my last request: Let me adventure this mad monster's jest!" King Arthur shook his head in dumb denial, Loth to withdraw his own hand from the trial, And leave the vengeance that himself had vowed; But all the people called to him aloud, "Sir Gawayne! let Sir Gawayne strike the blow!" And Guinevere, the queen, besought him low To leave this venture to the lesser man. He yielded, and the merry jest began. Read the lines from the short story "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A Middle-English Arthurian Romance," which describe the same scene. "... I am the weakest, I wot, and the feeblest of wit, and it will be the less loss of my life if ye seek sooth. For save that ye are mine uncle naught is there in me to praise, no virtue is there in my body save your blood, and since this challenge is such folly that it beseems ye not to take it, and I have asked it from ye first, let it fall to me, and if I bear myself ungallantly then let all this court blame me." Which option most effectively contrasts how Sir Gawayne is characterized in the poem versus in the short story? Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A Middle-English Arthurian Romance Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale Sir Gawayne's speech in the poem portrays him as the battle-hardened equal of the Green Knight, while the short story shows that he is an inexperienced knight. Sir Gawayne's speech in the poem portrays him as the loyal and dutiful subject of King Arthur, while the short story shows that he is a vain, bragging character. Sir Gawayne's speech in the poem portrays him as a victim of fate and the actions of others, while the short story shows that he is a humble, self-sacrificing character. Sir Gawayne's speech in the poem portrays him as a confident man who will stand up for himself, while the short story shows that he is a nervous, self-deprecating character.
Sir Gawayne's speech in the poem portrays him as a victim of fate and the actions of others, while the short story shows that he is a humble, self-sacrificing character
Read the lines from the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale." Not so Sir Gawayne. Vexed in mind he stood With downcast eyes, and knew not what he would. Trained in the school of chivalry to prize His honor as the light of his dear eyes, He held his life, his fortunes, everything, In sacred trust for knighthood and his king, And in the battle-field or tilting-yard He met his foe full-fronted, and struck hard. But now it seemed a foolish thing to throw One's whole life to the fortune of a blow. True valor breathes not in the braggart vaunt; True honor takes no shame from idle taunt; So let this wizard, if he wants to, scoff; Why should our hero have his head cut off? Which response most clearly explains the use and impact of pacing in this part of the story? Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale The author slows the pace by describing Sir Gawayne's thoughts in detail, which reveals his personality and makes him a sympathetic character to the reader. The author speeds up the pace by skipping important events, which encourages the reader to pay careful attention and make inferences based on context clues. The author speeds up the pace by moving quickly from one event to the next, which increases the suspense by showing that Sir Gawayne cannot avoid his fate. The author slows the pace by describing the setting of the festivities in the court in elaborate detail, which creates a lighthearted, happy mood for the reader.
The author slows the pace by describing Sir Gawayne's thoughts in detail, which reveals his personality and makes him a sympathetic character to the reader
Which response most accurately describes the impact of the lengthy, detailed description of the Green Knight in the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale"? Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale The description grabs the reader's attention by showing how extraordinary the Green Knight looked and creates an expectation that he will do something mysterious and fascinating. The description informs the reader about the Green Knight's backstory, including what he wants in King Arthur's court and how he turned entirely green. The description helps the reader understand Sir Gawayne's motivation for sacrificing himself by accepting the Green Knight's challenge. The description creates a dramatic contrast between the tattered clothes of the Green Knight and the fancy clothing of King Arthur's courtiers.
The description grabs the reader's attention by showing how extraordinary the Green Knight looked and creates an expectation that he will do something mysterious and fascinating.
Which response most clearly explains the impact of rhyme in the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale," as compared to unrhymed prose in the short story "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A Middle-English Arthurian Romance"? Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A Middle-English Arthurian Romance The rhyme creates a sing-song effect that adds to the lightheartedness of the poem and contrasts with the seriousness of the short story. The rhyme creates an ancient effect that highlights the historical qualities of the poem and contrasts with the modern prose of the short story. The rhyme creates an ominous effect that highlights the tragic nature of the poem and contrasts with the optimism of the short story. The rhyme creates a monotonous effect that adds to the repetition within the poem and contrasts with the brevity of the short story.
The rhyme creates a sing-song effect that adds to the lightheartedness of the poem and contrasts with the seriousness of the short story.
Read the lines from the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale." When two hearts meet in a dim solitude, That thrills the soul e'en to the finger-tips, And brings the heart's dear secrets to the lips. Which response most clearly shows how a student could determine the meaning of the word solitude by finding information in reference materials? Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale The student could use the root -itude, which is also found in attitude, to infer that solitude means "one's perspective." The student could use the root sol-, which is also found in solo, to infer that solitude means "state of being alone." The student could use the root -itude, which is also found in multitude, to infer that solitude means "more than one." The student could use the root sol-, which is also found in sold, to infer that solitude means "passed in a transaction."
The student could use the root sol-, which is also found in solo, to infer that solitude means "state of being alone."
Which responses most clearly show how a suffix can be used to change the word tumult into an adjective? (Select all that apply.) The suffixes -ous and -ness can be added to create the adjective tumultuousness. The suffix -ary can be added to create the adjective tumultuary. The suffixes -ous and -ly can be added to create the adjective tumultuously. The suffix -ous can be added to create the adjective tumultuous.
The suffix -ary can be added to create the adjective tumultuary. The suffix -ous can be added to create the adjective tumultuous.
Read the lines from the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale," where Sir Gawayne steps forward to take the Green Knight's challenge. And Gawayne rubbed his arms, his chest he beat, Then grasped the battle-axe and braced his feet, And swung the ponderous weapon high in air, And brought it down like lightning, fair and square Upon the stranger's neck. The axe flashed through, Cutting the Green Knight cleanly right in two, And split the hard stone floor like kindling wood. The head dropped off; out gushed the thick, hot blood Like—I can't find the simile I want, But let us say a flood of crême de menthe! And then the warriors standing round about Sent up from fifty throats a mighty shout, As when o'er blood-sprent fields the long cheers roll Cacophonous, for him who kicks a goal. Read the prose excerpt from "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A Middle-English Arthurian Romance," which describes the same scene. Gawain gripped his axe and raised it on high, the left foot he set forward on the floor, and let the blow fall lightly on the bare neck. The sharp edge of the blade sundered the bones, smote through the neck, and clave it in two, so that the edge of the steel bit on the ground, and the fair head fell to the earth that many struck it with their feet as it rolled forth. The blood spurted forth, and glistened on the green raiment. ... Which responses effectively contrast the tone in the excerpts? (Select all that apply.) Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A Middle-English Arthurian Romance The tone in the poem is more casual, as the crowd cheers as if they are at a sporting event. This contrasts with the tone of the prose, which is more serious, as there is blood spurting on the floor. The tone of the poem is more erratic, as the plot seems to jump from scene to scene. This contrasts with the tone of the prose, which is reflective, as there is a narrow focus on a specific scene. The tone in the poem is more humorous, as Sir Gawayne dramatically beats his chest like an animal and the Green Knight's blood is compared to a mint liqueur. This contrasts with the tone of the prose, which is more intense, providing details about the blade going through bones and a head falling to the ground. The tone of the poem is more threatening, as there are comparisons to dangerous elements like lightning, and the warriors all shout in unison. This contrasts with the tone of the prose, which is more reassuring, providing details to convince the reader that the Green Knight is dead.
The tone in the poem is more casual, as the crowd cheers as if they are at a sporting event. This contrasts with the tone of the prose, which is more serious, as there is blood spurting on the floor. The tone in the poem is more humorous, as Sir Gawayne dramatically beats his chest like an animal and the Green Knight's blood is compared to a mint liqueur. This contrasts with the tone of the prose, which is more intense, providing details about the blade going through bones and a head falling to the ground.