The primary purpose of “William Shakespeare’s Relevance in Today’s Society is Changing” is to -- explain that Shakespeare’s works are inescapable, as his influence on modern culture is widespread and profound.
illustrate that Shakespeare’s works are too difficult for the majority of people to understand, as they contain dated language.
show that Shakespeare’s works have become extinct as modern forms of literature have come to replace them.
highlight that interest in Shakespeare’s works has dwindled as language and cultural preferences have shifted.

The correct answer is highlight that interest in Shakespeare’s works has dwindled as language and cultural preferences have shifted.

Explanation:

The author of the article "William Shakespeare's Relevance in Today's Society is Changing" says that Shakespeare's works aren't as timeless as was once thought. This is primarily because of the language used - his language is quite dated and sometimes people cannot understand it fully. Additionally, the advancements in technology have shifted our attitude towards literature in general, including Shakespeare's works. The interest of the wider audience has shifted towards other things rather than Shakespeare, unfortunately.

1. read the following excerpt from franklin d. roosevelt's "fireside chat 19":

on the other side of the picture, we must learn also to know that guerilla warfare against the germans in, let us say serbia or norway, us; that a successful russian offensive against the germans us; and that british successes on land or sea in any part of the world strengthen our hands.

remember always that germany and italy, regardless of any formal declaration of war, consider themselves at war with the united states at this moment just as much as they consider themselves at war with britain or russia. and germany puts all the other republics of the americas into the same category of enemies. the people of our sister republics of this hemisphere can be honored by that fact.  

the true goal we seek is far above and beyond the ugly field of battle. when we resort to force, as now we must, we are determined that this force shall be directed toward ultimate good as well as against immediate evil. we americans are not destroyers — we are builders.

analyze the effectiveness of this excerpt. how does it function within the speech as a whole? how does the structure of the excerpt to convey the speech's purpose and key points? support your argument with evidence from the speech. (10 points)