1. PART A: Which statement identifies the
central idea of the text?
A. ittakes time and study for people to
develop an appreciation for
Shakespeare's unique storytelling style.
OB. Shakespeare's plays have captured the
attention and admiration of people from
all over the world for centuries.
C. The popularity of Shakespeare's work has
risen and fallen over the centuries,
depending on which famous actors
perform the plays.
D. While Shakespeare is still taught in
schools, his plays and poetry are
considered old-fashioned and are no
longer interesting to modern audiences.