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Comparing Shakespeare's Vocabulary to Rappers' Rhymes Quiz

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What is the main point of the text?

Matt Daniels argues that the quality of a writer's work is solely determined by the size of their vocabulary.

Shakespeare's vocabulary is vast and celebrated, but some modern rappers surpass him in the number of words used in their lyrics. (correct)

Shakespeare's vocabulary is less impressive than that of contemporary hip-hop artists.

Shakespeare's plays are outdated and less creative compared to the lyrics of modern hip-hop artists.

What did Max Müller contrast in terms of vocabulary usage?

Shakespeare's vocabulary with that of rural labourers and educated individuals

Rural labourers and contemporary hip-hop artists

His own vocabulary with that of a rural labourer

Educated individuals and Shakespeare (correct)

What conclusion does Matt Daniels draw from his analysis of Shakespeare's vocabulary compared to rappers?

Rappers are more creative and poetic than Shakespeare.

Rappers should strive to emulate Shakespeare's vocabulary in their lyrics.

Shakespeare's vocabulary is vastly superior to that of modern rappers.

Shakespeare's vocabulary is only impressive due to the sheer size, not necessarily creativity. (correct)

What aspect of Shakespeare's works do admirers often celebrate?

The vastness of his vocabulary Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the size of Shakespeare's vocabulary compared to some contemporary hip-hop artists?

A good handful of rappers use a greater vocabulary than Shakespeare. Signup and view all the answers

According to Hugh Craig, what was Matt Daniels' observation regarding Shakespeare's vocabulary?

Some modern hip-hop artists have surpassed Shakespeare in terms of vocabulary usage. Signup and view all the answers

What have two separate studies, one in a book on stylistics and one in a Shakespeare journal, shown regarding Shakespeare's vocabulary?

Shakespeare does not have a very large vocabulary compared to his contemporaries. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the myth of Shakespeare's huge vocabulary persist for so long?

His celebrity as an author and the number of his surviving plays contributed to the myth. Signup and view all the answers

Why might using a vast vocabulary not always be beneficial for writers?

Some readers find texts with incessant new words hard to understand. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest is more important for a writer than the sheer size of their vocabulary?

The creative use of words rather than the quantity used. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of writing is provided as an example where using incessant new and different words might be suitable?

Science fiction depicting an unfamiliar world. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of writing is suggested to be more important than the size of one's vocabulary when creating memorable lines?

The impact and creativity in how words are used. Signup and view all the answers