Question

when adapting a shakespearean speech for a modern audience, what should the writer focus on changing? choose three answers.
common nouns and verbs
figurative words and phrases
modern slang
unfamiliar or outdated words
unusual syntax

Explanation:

To adapt a Shakespearean speech for modern audience, we analyze each option:

• "Common nouns and verbs" are familiar, so no need to change.
• "Figurative words and phrases" can be rephrased for modern understanding.
• "Modern slang" is not suitable as Shakespearean speech is formal; we don't add slang.
• "Unfamiliar or outdated words" need change to be understood.
• "Unusual syntax" (Shakespeare's word order) should be adjusted for modern grammar.

So the three correct options are figurative words and phrases, unfamiliar or outdated words, unusual syntax.

Answer:

• figurative words and phrases
• unfamiliar or outdated words
• unusual syntax