What is the main idea developed by the author's comparison of Shakespeare's works to music?

If you stick with it, you can expect a breakthrough

How does Michael Mack's argument on reading Shakespeare relate to the college experience?

Both are difficult & require not giving up in order to grow

What can you determine about CUA's educational philosophy based on the ideas Mack mentioned?

believes in educating the whole person, not just the mind.

Which statement states the author's main idea when comparing the prodigal son & Shakespeare?

Both works teach us about ourselves.

One effect that the author attributes to reading Shakespeare is:

increased awareness of the beauty and meaning in life

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Why Read Shakespeare? by Michael Mack.

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1
Having an unreal experience is called _________.
contemporary
phantasmagoric
truncate
vicarious
2
To omit parts or shorten a speech is called _______.
phantasmorgoric
truncate
contemporary
vicarious
3
What is the main idea developed by the author's comparison of Shakespeare's works to music?
At first, they both are annoying but grow on you
Both can give you a headache
You will either love or hate Shakespeare, just like music
If you stick with it, you can expect a breakthrough
4
How does Michael Mack's argument on reading Shakespeare relate to the college experience?
rereading & retaking courses will benefit freshmen students
Both are difficult & require not giving up in order to grow
Quoting Shakespeare will get you far in college
Both are fun and "Macbeth" is the life of the party!
5
What can you determine about CUA's educational philosophy based on the ideas Mack mentioned?
reading Shakespeare will prevent bad dates.
believes in educating the whole person, not just the mind.
students should not feel ashamed for reading Shakespeare.
to read Shakespeare and study chemistry.
6
Which word is related to the phrase same era?
contemporary
phantasmagoric
truncate
vicarious
7
To have a second-hand experience much like a flight simulator is known as _________.
vicarious
truncate
contemporary
phantasmagoric
8
Which statement states the author's main idea when comparing the prodigal son & Shakespeare?
Both teach a lesson.
Both are fiction.
Both works teach us about ourselves.
The characters are interesting just like us.
9
One effect that the author attributes to reading Shakespeare is:
overall improvement in one's grades
increased awareness of the beauty and meaning in life
better communication skills
greater ability to avoid life's stresses
10
What is the author's tone in this argument?
pensive
encouraging
angry
formal

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