Why Read Shakespeare

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English
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10th Grade
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Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is Mack's main claim in the article?
Students should read Shakespeare.
Students must challenge themselves more.
Shakespeare is one of the greatest writers of all times.
Shakespeare has been misunderstood since he began writing.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The purpose of Mack's appeal to reason in paragraph 9 is to show how Shakespeare-
offers more challenges than other subjects.
is a challenge to other subjects.
is as crucial as other subjects.
offers a different lense than other subjects.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Who is "the Bard"?
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.13
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is one reason why reading Shakespeare is beneficial for students?
It improves vocabulary and language skills.
It is a requirement for all English courses.
It is easy to understand.
It is only for entertainment purposes.
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CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a common theme in Shakespeare's works?
Love and conflict
Modern technology
Space exploration
Digital communication
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does Shakespeare's use of iambic pentameter enhance his plays?
It creates a rhythmic and musical quality.
It simplifies the language.
It shortens the length of the plays.
It makes the plays more humorous.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.13
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the significance of soliloquies in Shakespeare's plays?
They reveal a character's inner thoughts.
They are used to introduce new characters.
They provide comic relief.
They summarize the plot.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
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