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.

In a 10-12 sentence response-style paragraph, explore the degree to which you agree or disagree with faulkner’s message. “i believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail. he is immortal, not because he alone among creatures has an inexhaustible voice, but because he has a soul, a spirit capable of compassion and sacrifice and endurance. the poet's, the writer's, duty is to write about these things. it is his privilege to man endure by lifting his heart, by reminding him of the courage and honor and hope and pride and compassion and pity and sacrifice which have been the glory of his past. the poet's voice need not merely be the record of man, it can be one of the props, the pillars to him endure and prevail” (faulkner 773-775).