What is the main idea of the story of morte d’arthur by sir thomas malory?
a. sir bedivere, king arthur’s knight, betrays his king.
b. king arthur is mortally wounded in a battle with his mortal enemy sir mordred.
c. king arthur creates the ideal kingdom of camelot.
d. king arthur shows himself to be an unjust ruler.

Which statement best describes the effect of the metaphor on the excerpt's meaning? o a. it compares the sloshing liquid to a river of water able to push apart the sidewalk o b. it makes the frozen crystals seem like friends to the city to contrast with what a deceitful foe they are. o c. it compares the frozen crystals to delicately lacy snowflakes having arn unexpected strength o d. it likens h20 molecules to hexagonal crystals, which are actually larger than people imagine.