Which of the following plays by William Shakespeare is a comedy ?
Correct answer: C. "Much Ado about Nothing"
- A. "Romeo and Juliet"
- B. "Hamlet"
- C. "Much Ado about Nothing"
- D. "Henry IV, Part I"
Explanation
Much Ado about Nothing is classified as a Shakespearean comedy because its misunderstandings and conflicts end in reconciliation and marriage. Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet are tragedies, while Henry IV, Part I is a history play.
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