Geoffrey of Monmouth is credited as the originator of the literary persona of King Arthur. This is based on his tome titled "History of the Kings of Britain" ______________ around the 1130's C.E. This text, while not entirely correct or true, particularly in reference to earlier kings of Britain, does however, fully establish King Arthur as an important figure in British history.20Mark for ReviewABCWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?Awhich has been writtenUndoBwhich was writtenBCwhich is writtenUndoDwhich had been written

Reflective Writing Scaffold Your reflection needs to focus on identifying and evaluating your adherence to their chosen Arthurian Legend and their use of language to shape meaning. So, in your rationale/reflection: - Consider how the plot of your story is similar to a story from Arthurian Legends - How does your short story effectively capture the characters, values and ideals of traditional Arthurian Legend (What Arthurian characteristics do your characters display? What Arthurian values and ideals are represented in your story? ) - Are there any other ways that you have adapted the conventions and values of Arthurian legends in your modern narrative? - Things you might change or do differently upon further reflection Introduction approx. 100 words - Consider how the plot of your story is similar to a story from Arthurian Legends A discussion of how the plot of your story is similar to a story from Arthurian Legends In this section, you should outline how your story is similar to the chosen Arthurian Legend e.g The Arthurian Legend I chose to base my modern narrative entitled X on, is The Drawing of the Sword/The Sword Excalibur/How The Round Table Began/The Quest for the Holy Grail Outline how you followed the conventions of the Hero’s Journey/narrative arc in order to show plot and character development e.g When writing my modern narrative entitled X, I followed the conventions of the hero’s journey and narrative arc in order to show plot and character development. Just as Arthur faced the problem of finding a sword for his brother Sir Kay in the story The Sword in the Stone, my protagonist X was presented with a problem/challenge he/she had to solve. I used imagery to build tension/suspense/excitement as X went on a quest/through trials and tribulations in order to find a resolution to the problem. e.g The way the Arthurian Legend story The Sword Excalibur/Sword in the Stone/Quest for the Holy Grail/ portrays certain characters and their actions, reveals a lot about the values of the time, such as striving to be the best/respecting others/protecting the weak. When composing my story, I wanted to remain true to those same values and one of the main themes in my story is the importance of respecting others/always trying your best/looking out for others…………..This is illustrated through the character X….when….. Paragraph 1 - How does your short story effectively capture the characters of traditional Arthurian Legend? Approx 100-150 words State briefly how the story effectively captures the characters, values and ideals of traditional Arthurian Legend What Arthurian characteristics do your characters display? Why did you make th e.g Just like the character X in the original Arthurian legends who embodies chivalric values such as loyalty/honesty/bravery, so too did my main protagonist X. expand - (give examples from your story) e.g One of the most striking aspects of the original story is the way that Arthur embodies many chivalric values and traits. I used characterization to portray the protagonist in my story X as someone who represented those same values - honesty, loyalty, commitment, dedication. This can be seen when X ...................(expand) e.g When I think about the values and conventions of Arthurian legends which I embodied in my modern narrative titled X, I am reminded of the character X who encapsulates the values of…….(expand - give examples) Paragraph 2 - How does your short story effectively capture the values and ideals of traditional Arthurian Legend Approx 100-150 words What Arthurian values and ideals are represented in your story and how are they represented? e.g The motifs (symbols that appear often) of Arthurian legends reflect the values of the time in which they were created, such as the sword and the Holy Grail. In contrast, in my story, I used symbols of………..to depict the quest for something unattainable just like the Holy Grail/striving to be the best. (What effect did this have on the reader) e.g The symbolism and imagery used in Arthurian legends is often tied to certain values, such as bravery, honesty, kindness, loyalty. In my modern narrative titled X, I also used the symbol of X to help the reader understand the importance of values such as dedication/selflessness/honesty …………(expand) Conclusion 50-100 words o What did you learn? How have you better understood the characters, values, and ideals of traditional Arthurian Legend? e.g The values and conventions of Arthurian legends are still relevant today because……. Have you achieved what you set out to? NB: As reflective writing concerns your thoughts, it is mostly subjective. (based on or influenced by personal feelings, thoughts or opinions) • Reflective writing is an activity that includes description (what, when, who) and analysis (how, why, what if). It is an explorative tool often resulting in more questions than answers. • A reflective task may allow you to use different modes of writing and language: descriptive (outlining what something is or how something was done) explanatory (explaining why or how it is like that) expressive (I think, I feel, I believe) • Use full sentences and complete paragraphs • You can usually use personal pronouns like ‘I’, ‘my’ or ‘we’ • Keep colloquial language to a minimum (e.g., kid, bloke, stuff), unless it is a part of the actual poem

What does Arthur's epitaph imply?

Though Middle English was widely spoken in fourteenth-century England, the English language was rarely employed in literature until poet Geoffrey Chaucer helped pioneer its literary use. ______ his manuscripts contain the first documented uses of over 2,000 English words—like the word “princess” in his 1385 poem “The Knight’s Tale”—which led a contemporary to dub him “the first finder of our fair language.”23 Mark For ReviewWhich choice completes the text with the most logical transition?A) That being said,B) Indeed,C) However,D) Besides,

adapted from The Legends of King Arthur and His Knightsby James Knowles     It befell that King Arthur said to Merlin, "My lords and knights do daily pray me now to marry; but I will not without thy counsel, for thou hast ever helped me since I came first to this crown."     "It is well," said Merlin, "that thou shouldst marry, but is there any lady whom thou lovest better than another?"     "Yea," said King Arthur, "I love Guinevere, the daughter of King Leodegrance, and as I think, that damsel is the gentlest and the fairest lady living."     "Sir," answered Merlin, "as for her beauty, she is one of the fairest that do live; but if ye had not loved her as ye do, I would fain have had ye choose some other who was both fair and good. But where a man's heart is set, he will be loath to leave." This Merlin said, knowing the misery that should hereafter happen from this marriage.     Then King Arthur sent word to King Leodegrance that he mightily loved and desired to wed his daughter. Pledging to marry King Arthur, Guinevere rode out to his messengers with a hundred knights. When they came to Camelot, King Arthur made great joy, and all the city with him; riding forth with a great retinue he met Guinevere and her company and led her through the streets filled with people and the ringing of church bells.     Then, the king commanded to prepare the marriage and the coronation with the stateliest pomp that could be made. When the day was come, the archbishops led the king to the cathedral, whereto he walked, clad in his royal robes, a choir of passing sweet music going also with him.     In another part, was Guinevere dressed in her richest ornaments, and led by archbishops and bishops to the chapel, after her there followed many damsels, singing and making every sign of joy.     And when the two processions were come to the church, so wondrous was the music and the singing, that all the knights and barons who were there pressed on each other, as in the crowd of battle, to hear and see the most they might.5Read the excerpt from the passage.“Sir,” answered Merlin, “as for her beauty, she is one of the fairest that do live; but if ye had not loved her as ye do, I would fain have had ye choose some other who was both fair and good. But where a man’s heart is set he will be loathe to leave.”How does the excerpt help develop the conflict? A. It shows that Arthur will not marry for love but will instead choose a wife with the help of his advisors. B. It explains why Arthur feels a close bond with Merlin, even though they may not agree on the person Arthur should marry. C. It clarifies that Arthur has felt it was best for him to rule without a wife, but now he needs to establish a dynasty. D. It suggests that although Arthur wants Merlin’s advice on who to marry, Arthur does not listen to his concerns.

The theme of Malory's account of Arthur's death is