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Historians believe that William went to the Stratford Grammar School. Six days a week, William
would have arrived just before dawn with his classmates to begin the school day. There, students
learned math, science, Latin, logic, and ethics, and memorized the great stories, poetry, and
philosophy of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
One reason historians think William must have attended school is because his plays are full of
references to the Greek and Roman myths and history students had to memorize in school. For
example, at the beginning of Twelfth Night, Shakespeare has the captain refer to the Greek myth
of Arion when he says, "I saw your brother bind himself to a strong mast, where, like Arion on the
dolphin's back, he held acquaintance with the waves."
Which element of this passage tells you that the writer's purpose is to help you understand that
Shakespeare used his education to write his plays?
The writer informs you that the school day was much longer in Shakespeare's day; he
had to be there before dawn.
The writer tells you that historians have figured out which school Shakespeare
attended
The writer lists the subjects Shakespeare would have had to learn in school.
The writer points out that Shakespeare's plays are full of references to Greek and
Roman myths.