Which one of the following terms is often called for the England's national poet, William Shakespeare ?
Correct answer: B. Bard of Avon
- A. Bard of London
- B. Bard of Avon
- C. Master Dramatist
- D. Supreme Poet
Explanation
Shakespeare is traditionally called the Bard of Avon because he was born in Stratford-upon-Avon. “Bard of London” is not his established literary epithet.
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