The primary purpose of “William Shakespeare’s Relevance in Today’s Society Is Changing” is to

Question

A.
highlight that interest in Shakespeare’s works has dwindled as language and cultural preferences have shifted.
B.
explain that Shakespeare’s works are inescapable, as his influence on modern culture is widespread and profound.
C.
illustrate that Shakespeare’s works are too difficult for the majority of people to understand, as they contain dated language.
D.
show that Shakespeare’s works have become extinct as modern forms of literature have come to replace them.
Part B
Multiple Choice Question
Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?
A.
Shakespeare was a star of the movies almost from the time that movies began, so it is no surprise that he has made it into 21st century forms of culture.
B.
As our language changes, older forms of English become more difficult.
C.
Since that time, his works have declined in relative popularity, not leveled by the hand of time, but increasingly subject to it.
D.
His complexity and richness ask for exceptional literacy, concentration and quiet, things not typically associated with the Computer Age.

Answer 1

For Part A, the correct answer is:

B. explain that Shakespeare’s works are inescapable, as his influence on modern culture is widespread and profound.

For Part B, the sentence that best supports this answer is:

A. Shakespeare was a star of the movies almost from the time that movies began, so it is no surprise that he has made it into 21st century forms of culture.

This sentence illustrates how Shakespeare's influence continues to be relevant in modern culture, supporting the idea that his works have a lasting impact.