1. part a: which statement best identifies the central
idea of the text?
o
a shakespeare didn't need an extensive vocabulary
to make his written work impressive, rather he
used simple words in interesting and engaging
ways.
b. many rappers and hip hop artists take inspiration
from shakespeare because he was able to convey
so much with so few words.
c shakespeare wasn't the literary genius many
believe him to be as many writers today prove to
have a more advanced vocabulary
d it's likely that many playwrights from
shakespeare's time had a better grasp on the
english language, but their work was never
properly preserved.
o