It is worthwhile to study the various ways in which Shakespeare used English because （） A: English words have changed a lot since Shakespeare’s time B: by doing so one can be fully aware of the richness of the English language C: English words are now being used in the same way as in Shakespeare’s days D: none of the above

In Sonnet 18, William Shakespeare ______. A: meditates on man’s mortality B: eulogizes the power of artistic creation C: satirizes human vanity D: presents a dream vision

study of the features of the English used in Shakespeare’s time is an example of the diachronic study of language. A: True B: false

In Othello by Shakespeare, We (as the audience) know that the handkerchief used as the proof of Desdemona’s infidelity was in fact stolen by Emilia. We know she is framed, but are powerless to prevent Othello from killing her for her infidelity. This is an example of ______. A: verbal irony B: situational irony C: dramatic irony D: none of the above

Ring tones are often used to ____(tell) you it's your phone. A: tell B: telling