Fill in the blank. Christopher Marlowe's influence on William Shakespeare was in all probability _______________?
Correct answer: A. Very great
- A. Very great
- B. Insignificant
- C. Somewhat significant
- D. Impossible
Explanation
Marlowe’s blank verse, powerful tragic heroes, and ambitious dramatic style strongly influenced Shakespeare’s early plays. Their overlapping careers make Marlowe’s influence very great rather than insignificant or impossible.
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