Which of the following most precisely explains the importance of understanding the historical context of a piece of literature?
O A. Understanding the historical context of literature helps the reader
figure out vocabulary words he or she doesn't know.
O B. Knowing the time period of a piece of literature allows the reader
a greater understanding of the themes and concerns of the work.
O C. The historical context is important only for literature that is written
by today's authors.
O D. Understanding the historical context of literature helps the reader
understand the characters' names.