Question

which of the following inferences is best supported by the passage below (paragraph 7)?
shakespeare’s tragedies and histories focus on complex individuals who seek to fulfill their full potential while also grappling with painful, difficult dilemmas. at the same time, his comedies are robust with jokes and songs that provide audiences with an escape from their own problems. from puck to hamlet and falstaff to lady macbeth, shakespeare’s canon portrays a complete range of human experiences.
a. shakespeare’s writing was representative of popular humanist ideas of the time.
b. shakespeare wrote plays in many different genres, but his histories were most popular.
c. shakespeare wrote plays that are considered comedies, but the genre had a different meaning at the time.
d. shakespeare is now considered one of the most famous writers, but he was not popular during his lifetime.

Explanation:

The passage mentions Shakespeare's tragedies, histories, and comedies, showing he wrote in multiple genres. There is no mention of humanist ideas, popularity of histories, different meaning of comedy genre at the time, or his popularity during his lifetime.

Answer:

No option is fully supported by the passage.