Question

What is a major difference between modern audiences and audiences during Shakespeare’s time?

A. Audiences during Shakespeare’s time were much more likely to believe that supernatural elements were real

B. Modern audiences are more interested in comedy, while audiences during Shakespeare’s time preferred drama

C. Modern audiences don’t care as much about historical accuracy as audiences during Shakespeare’s time did

D. Audiences during Shakespeare’s time were poorer and therefore rooted more for lower-class characters

Answer 1

A. Audiences during Shakespeare’s time were much more likely to believe that supernatural elements were real.

Step-by-step explanation:

During Shakespeare's time, which was the 16th century, the majority of people were still uneducated and believed in supernatural elements such as ghosts, vampires, etc. This is why at that time, seeing the play Hamlet and his father's ghosts was a much scarier event than it would be nowadays.

B is incorrect because both drama and comedy are equally relevant in both eras.

C is incorrect because historical accuracy is either very important or not important at all in both periods.

D is incorrect because there were rich people then as well who didn't root for lower-class characters.