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What did Ben Jonson say about Shakespeare?
What did Ben Jonson say about Shakespeare?
- He was a writer of his time
- He was only relevant for his time
- He was not of an age but for all time (correct)
- He was a timeless playwright
How does the text describe Shakespeare's plays?
How does the text describe Shakespeare's plays?
- Focusing solely on entertainment
- Containing more actual wisdom than the whole body of English learning (correct)
- Lacking depth and wisdom
- Being irrelevant in today's world
How does Shakespeare's knowledge reach people?
How does Shakespeare's knowledge reach people?
- Hidden from the public
- Conveyed through lengthy lectures
- Meted out in morsels and proverbs (correct)
- Restricted to the elite
How is Shakespeare's bounty described in the text?
How is Shakespeare's bounty described in the text?
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What kind of characters did Shakespeare avoid creating, according to the text?
What kind of characters did Shakespeare avoid creating, according to the text?
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