Why Read Shakespeare

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.

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.

Who is "the Bard"?

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.

Which of the following is a common theme in Shakespeare's works?

• Love and conflict

• Modern technology

• Space exploration

• Digital communication

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.

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.

Which of the following is an example of a Shakespearean tragedy?

• Hamlet

• A Midsummer Night's Dream

• The Tempest

• Much Ado About Nothing

What literary device is frequently used by Shakespeare to convey double meanings?

• Puns

• Alliteration

• Metaphors

• Similes

In which play does the character of Lady Macbeth appear?

• Macbeth

• Othello

• King Lear

• Julius Caesar