Question

question 8 of 10
why are shakespeares plays considered difficult for modern students to
understand?

a. most modern students are not interested in the ideas presented in
the plays.

b. shakespeare used words that are unfamiliar or no longer used in
modern language.

c. shakespeare used many foreign words that are hard for students
to translate correctly.

d. the plays are based on historical events that took place hundreds
of years ago.

Explanation:

• Option A: Interest in ideas is subjective and not the primary reason for difficulty in understanding; elimination.
• Option B: Shakespeare's language (Early Modern English) has archaic words/phraseology unfamiliar to modern students, making comprehension hard. This is a key reason.
• Option C: Shakespeare's works are in English (with some poetic/literary devices), not primarily foreign words needing translation; elimination.
• Option D: While plays have historical elements, the main difficulty is linguistic, not just historical context; elimination.

Answer:

B. Shakespeare used words that are unfamiliar or no longer used in modern language.