Part A answer C. Shakespeare’s influence continues to be felt today because of his contributions to English and his timeless stories that can easily be re-envisioned for modern times.

2. PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
A. “William Shakespeare is the most studied playwright in the world. All of his plays
have been translated into every major language and are performed more
frequently than those of any other playwright.” (Paragraph 1)
B. “He wrote these sonnets, as well as a good deal of his plays, in iambic
pentameter. This form of writing contains five metric feet, in which each foot
consists of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.” (Paragraph 5)
C. “Not only has Shakespeare shaped the English language but he’s also had a
hand in almost every form of popular culture. From books to music to modern
theatre, Shakespeare has served as an inspiration.” (Paragraph 7)
D. “Many people tend to think of Shakespeare as boring and outdated. His work is
known for its complexity, and his plays are published with a lot of footnotes —
sometimes even translations!” (Paragraph 9)