2. PART A: Reread paragraph 2. What is the host's likely purpose for beginning the interview
segment in this way?
A.
By using rhetorical questions, the host is highlighting the ubiquity of
Shakespeare.
B. By asking listeners to recall their associations with Shakespeare, the host is
making the interview seem more relevant to the audience.
C. By bringing to mind more common associations with Shakespeare, the host is
emphasizing the remarkableness of Bates' story.
D. By asking Bates about her own memories of Shakespeare, the host is
attempting to learn more about the origins of her interest in Shakespeare.