English

Roberto Hines

1 November, 12:21

Read the passage from Romeo and Juliet, Act I, Scene v.

Benvolio: Away, be gone; the sport is at the best.

Now read the adaptation.

Benvolio: Let's go; the best part of the party is over.

A modern audience might prefer the adaptation because it

A) changes the tone.

B) changes the meaning.

C) updates the language.

D) updates the characters.