Question

What is the author’s purpose in this passage?

a. To inform the reader about stage adaptations of Shakespeare’s characters.

b. To convince the reader that Shakespeare’s writing is out of date today.

c. To persuade the reader to explore more works by Shakespeare and others.

d. To question the reader about current understandings of Shakespeare’s writing.

Answer 1

To inform the reader about stage adaptations of Shakespeare’s characters.

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Answer 2

A. To inform the reader about stage adaptations of Shakespeare's characters.