Question

Read the following excerpt from Literary Mysteries. "To be or not to be" may not only be a question for Hamlet. It may be the question of Hamlet and all other plays falsely attributed to their given playwright. It is clear when studying the works of Shakespeare that William Shakespeare was nothing but an actor and a fraud. He was not the true author of his plays. For that, we must look to the life and works of Francis Bacon, the true and only Bard. Which word shows a particularly strong negative suggestion? O question O fraud O author actor -Literary Mysteries​

Answer 1

The word 'fraud' in the excerpt from Literary Mysteries carries a strong negative connotation, casting doubt on Shakespeare's authorship.

Step-by-step explanation:

The excerpt from Literary Mysteries contains a statement that questions the authorship of Shakespeare's plays, suggesting that Francis Bacon may be the true writer. Among the choices provided, the word "fraud" carries a particularly strong negative connotation, suggesting deceit and criminal deception. This term stands out as the most negatively charged in the context of the allegation that William Shakespeare was not the actual author of the plays attributed to him, thereby undermining his credibility and legitimacy as a playwright.