PART A: Which statement best identifies the central idea of the text? A Shakespeare didn’t need an extensive vocabulary to make his written work impressive, rather he used simple words in interesting and engaging ways. B Many rappers and hip hop artists take inspiration from Shakespeare because he was able to convey so much with so few words. C Shakespeare wasn’t the literary genius many believe him to be as many writers today prove to have a more advanced vocabulary. D It’s likely that many playwrights from Shakespeare’s time had a better grasp on the English language, but their work was never properly preserved.
Answer:
PART A
D It’s likely that many playwrights from Shakespeare’s time had a better grasp on the English language, but their work was never properly preserved.
PART B
According to the informational text "The Lure of Shakespeare" by Robert Butler, he discusses the career of celebrated playwright William Shakespeare and the skepticism behind the belief of whether Shakespeare was the actual author of his books.
Answer:
1. A Serpent never shows cowardice.
2. No Serpent stands alone (both have been claimed as the first law at different points).
3. If a Serpent is killed or imprisoned, their family will be taken care of.
4. A Serpent never sheds its skin (its unclear if this is an actual law or just an expectation).
5. No Serpent left for dead (might be the same law as the second one, just said differently).
6. A Serpent Never Betrays his own.
7. In Unity, there is strength(that we know is the last one) .
The correct answer is the first option, 'Two teams, the Tomcats and the Huskies, battled for the city championship', because that is the only example which contains an appositive phrase, 'the Tomcats and the Huskies'.
Someone who is eccentric means they have unusual or odd behavior, this then relates to the origin of the word which is egocentric meaning self centered. This then also goes on to relate to "center" because a person is "self centered" or egocentric.
High egocentrism = eccentric = self CENTERED
