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Hamlet, Part 6: Applying Literary Criticism Answers

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Which factors would historical criticism most likely take into account? Check all that apply.beliefs that were common during the period the text was writtenthe suspenseful tone of the textwhether the text is popular with today’s readersmajor political events that occurred when the text was writtenthe original audience for the text

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beliefs that were common during the period the text was written
B
the suspenseful tone of the text
C
whether the text is popular with today’s readers
D
major political events that occurred when the text was written
E
the original audience for the text
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What is the significance of this passage as seen through a historical lens?

A
It reflects the humanist belief in human nobility and intelligence.
B
It shows the new emphasis on personal education in the Middle Ages.
C
It reveals the connection between religion and politics in Elizabethan England.
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Which detail in Hamlet reflects Elizabethan society?

A
A prince is fighting his stepfather for control of the country.
B
The form of government is a monarchy.
C
The queen is concerned about the health of her son.
D
The ruler of the time is a king.

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