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Why did Shakespeare turn to poetry in the early 1600s?

A. Theaters had closed due to plague.
B. Plays were banned on the basis of morality.
C. He was thrown out of his traveling company of actors.
D. It was a response to the death of his 11-year-old son.
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Answer: A) theaters had closed due to plague

Step-by-step explanation:

In the early 1600s, the plague had shut down most things - including theaters. People did not understand where it came from or what it caused, so they were scared. Due to a lack of people going to theaters, Shakespeare turned to poetry as a new way to express his writing and thoughts.

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