Characters
Arthur's adoptive/foster father and the father of Kay.
Who is Sir Ector?
King Arthur restored peace to a __________ land.
What is turbulent?
"Although the end of King Uther's reign left us in the dark for many years, it is a last time for the sun to return to Britain. A brilliant sun, my lord. Perhaps the brightest that Britain will ever know."
Who is Merlin?
guessing what will happen next
What is prediction?
Short story we read in class before this one
Twenty Years After
The biological father of Arthur.
Who is King Uther Pendragon?
"To all parts of the kingdom, messengers rushed out, carrying out the archbishop's ____________."
What is proclamation?
"A tournament! A last, a tournament!" he shouted. "We must set out for London at once! Father, you know what his means to me." I would miss my animals but love to travel there.
Who is Arthur?
The highest point in the story. (plot diagram/elements)
What is the climax?
words that mean the same or nearly the same AND words that mean the opposite of each other
synonyms AND antonyms
The mother of Arthur and Morgana and wife of Sir Girlois.
Who is Lady Igrain?
Never had their been such a huge _____________ of lords and ladies in the history of England.
What is congregation?
"But I have he sword! Isn't that enough?"
Who is Sir Kay?
contrast between expectation and reality, saying one thing, but meaning something a little different
What is irony?
What is the name of our super starter on the middle day of the week?
Wordly Wednesday
Arthur's counselor, prophet,magician, and wizard; he placed Arthur with Sir Ector.
Who is Merlin?
genre that combines historical facts with made-up events, which are often fantastic
What is a legend?
"Although you were adopted, I've loved you like my own child, Arthur, but now I realize you have the blood of kings in you. To discover your birthright is the true reason we came to London. You are now our king and we your faithful servants."
Who is Sir Ector?
Name 3 characters similar to Merlin
Harry Potter, Gandalf, any other acceptable by the teacher
Arthur's stepbrother.
Who is Sir Kay?
A knight's _________ kept him from wrongdoing.
What is integrity?
"With your permission, sire, perhaps I can prove it by handling yonder sword in the anvil."
Who is Arthur?
stating or showing something early in a passage; hinting at what will happen later in the passage
foreshadowing
Did legends change ever change and, if so, why?
The first legends where told and retold from generation to generation. They were not written down.