Question

How does Gabriela’s allusion to Shakespeare in this excerpt develop the passage?

Can you imagine what that’s like? It’s practically Shakespearean! Think of the dramatic potential: unknown young woman waiting patiently in the wings for that chance—that small, fateful chance—to be discovered.

A. It shows that Shakespeare also would have chosen Gabriela to be an understudy for the lead.
B. It connects Gabriela’s fantasy about being discovered with a scene in Romeo and Juliet.
C. It suggests that Gabriela has the deep understanding of drama that is required of a successful actor.
D. It shows that Mr. Bills chose her as the understudy because the school play is one by Shakespeare.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

C. It suggests that Gabriela has the deep understanding of drama that is required of a successful actor.