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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.