Which statement best defends the author's claim with

additional evidence?

Read the passage.

Our school play should be A Midsummer Night's Dream

because lots of people will come see it. It is a famous play

by Shakespeare. People will be more likely to see it than a

play they have never heard of. It is also an important work of

literature. Other schools could bring their language arts

students to see the play because it would connect with what

they are studying in class.

More than 20 different characters appear during this play.

Shakespeare wrote a lot of funny jokes and scenes in this

play

Studies show that this is currently Shakespeare's most

popular play.

This play can be performed even on a small stage with

only a few props.

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Miley Collier

7 April, 01:11

Which statement best defends the author's claim with

additional evidence?

Read the passage.

Our school play should be A Midsummer Night's Dream

because lots of people will come see it. It is a famous play

by Shakespeare. People will be more likely to see it than a

play they have never heard of. It is also an important work of

literature. Other schools could bring their language arts

students to see the play because it would connect with what

they are studying in class.

More than 20 different characters appear during this play.

Shakespeare wrote a lot of funny jokes and scenes in this

play

Studies show that this is currently Shakespeare's most

popular play.

This play can be performed even on a small stage with

only a few props.

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Ray Shelton · Answer 1

Studies show that this is currently Shakespeare's most popular play.

Explanation:

The author's claim refers to the main idea of a passage. In this text, the main claim that the author makes is that, if students chose a popular play, more people would come see the performance. This is why the student decides to choose A Midnight Summer's Dream. A piece of evidence that would support the student's claim would be a study that shows that this is currently Shakespeare's most popular play. This would support his decision to chose this play, as it is likely to be popular among the audience.