Why Read Shakespeare

Why Read Shakespeare

10th Grade

15 Qs

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Why Read Shakespeare

Why Read Shakespeare

Assessment

Quiz

English

10th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RL.9-10.10, RL.8.3, RI.11-12.5

+16

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sarah Williams

Used 1+ times

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15 questions

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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.

Tags

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.

Tags

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

Tags

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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