Why are shakespeare's plays considered difficult for modern students to understand? a. most lines use iambic pentameter, which doesn't resemble the way we speak now. b. the plays use rhyming verse that modern students find childish and annoying. c. the plays were written to address issues that are no longer important in modern times. d. some lines don't make sense because they were translated from another language.

Which of these sentences would best express the main idea of a speech arguing that people should participate in a charity softball tournament? a) softball is a great way to get some much-needed exercise. eliminate b) the money raised by the tournament will local animal shelters. c) the tournament is a fun way to spend time with friends while a worthy cause. d) even if you don't have any softball experience, you can form a team and participate.