Question

The author uses the phrase "concocted many tales" to show that

OA. most critics and biographers had access to historical facts about Shakespeare.
OB. the stories about Shakespeare's life during the "lost years" are not reliable.
C. people used little imagination to create a historically accurate biography.
OD. most biographers invent stories to make a person sound more interesting.

Answer 1

Based on the phrase "concocted many tales," it seems that the author is suggesting that the stories about Shakespeare's life during the "lost years" are not reliable. The phrase "concocted many tales" implies that the stories were invented or made up. This suggests that the author believes that these stories are not based on reliable historical facts. Instead, they were created by people who may have had little evidence to support their claims. As a result, the author is indicating that these stories should be treated with skepticism. So, the correct answer would be option B.