Question

select the correct answer.
jason is preparing to write a persuasive argument paper on the treatment of female characters in william shakespeares works. which source should he refer to while researching?
a. a historians blog devoted to shakespeares characters
b. a literary scholars essays on shakespeares characters
c. works by authors who have female characters in similar roles
d. a wikipedia entry describing shakespeares characters
e. a sociology students writings on shakespeares characters

Explanation:

A persuasive academic paper on Shakespeare's female characters requires authoritative, peer-reviewed, and specialized literary analysis. A literary scholar's essays are peer-vetted, focused on literary critique of Shakespeare's works, making them the most credible and relevant source. Other options are either non-scholarly (blog, Wikipedia), tangential (other authors' works), or non-specialized (student writings).

Answer:

B. a literary scholar's essays on Shakespeare's characters