Terrible Play/Defense

The author of “Romeo and Juliet Is a Terrible Play” criticizes a stage production of Shakespeare’s play because it “features a 36-year-old actor and a 26-year-old actress.” Which best explains the reason she objects to the actors’ ages?

• A. She thinks grownup actors are less popular than teens with the audience.

• B. She thinks playing teenage characters makes actors look less talented.

• C. She thinks the actors are too old to be believable as romantic leads.

• D. She thinks it's inappropriate to cast adults in these particular roles.

Juliet’s hasty marriage to Romeo, for example, isn’t much more precipitous than Lord

Capulet’s sudden decision to marry her to Paris.

Which of the following best expresses the comparison the author makes between Juliet and Lord Capulet?

• A. They both act straightforwardly.

• B. They both act on impulse.

• C. They both act reasonably.

• D. They both act out of fear.

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Alyssa Rosenburg mentioned the counter claim (opposing views) in her argument.

• true

• false

Noah Berlatsky mentioned a counter claim (opposing view) in his argument.

• true

• false

An author's claim is:

• his opinion

• the reasons he uses to defend his opinion

Who gave more examples ,facts and quotes to support his/her claim?

• Alyssa Rosenburg in "Romeo and Juliet is a terrible Play"

• Noah Berlatsky in " In Defense of Romeo and Juliet"

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