Question

7) Why is it important to know the historical context behind William Shakespeare's work?

a) He wrote about a lot of different countries so readers should know them all
b) No one understands how royal courts work anymore
c) The way words are used has changed between when it was written and now
d) The audience cannot travel, so they had to be very accurate with the settings

Answer 1

I think C.

Step-by-step explanation:

I think this because the other answers seem without evidence or good reasoning to support them. C., however, can be proven by just reading Shakespeare's work. His works are written in old-fashioned English, and can be confusing. Knowing the context behind his stories could help with comprehension of what you're reading.

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