Read the excerpt from Le Morte d’Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory. What saw thou there? said the king. Sir, he said, I saw nothing but waves and winds. Read the excerpt from "Morte d'Arthur” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Then spake King Arthur to Sir Bedivere: "Hast thou perform’d my mission which I gave? What is it thou hast seen? or what hast heard?” And answer made the bold Sir Bedivere: "I heard the ripple washing in the reeds, And the wild water lapping on the crag.” How does Tennyson effectively retell King Arthur and Sir Bedivere’s interaction?
Answer
A
Tennyson adds drama to the scene with additional imagery and dialogue.
B
Tennyson describes Sir Bedivere responding to King Arthur’s question.
C
Tennyson adds additional sorrow to the scene by describing the water.
D
Tennyson describes King Arthur asking a question to Sir Bedivere.