What genres of plays did William Shakespeare write ?
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. Tragedies
- B. Comedies
- C. Romances
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Shakespeare wrote comedies, tragedies, and late romances, although some plays combine features of more than one category. Therefore, all three listed genres apply.
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