(1) One way that William Shakespeare's plays remain relevant to audiences today is the facts that the themes of love he portrays can apply to anyone in any culture. (2) In his play, A Midsummer Night's Dream, his charater Lysander states, "The course of true love never did run smooth" (1.1.134). (3) His many portrayals of the hardships of lovers only serve to prove that the complications of love go beyond time periods. (4) Even more compelling, many of his love stories end in tragedy, which many audience members can relate to. (5) Overall, his overarching themes of love ensure that his plays will be played throughout the course of history.
Which sentence(s) serves as the commentary/analysis in this paragraph? (Check all that apply)
(1) One way that William Shakespeare's plays remain relevant to audiences today is the facts that the themes of love he portrays can apply to anyone in any culture.
(3) His many portrayals of the hardships of lovers only serve to prove that the complications of love go beyond time periods.
(4) Even more compelling, many of his love stories end in tragedy, which many audience members can relate to.
(5) Overall, his overarching themes of love ensure that his plays will be played throughout the course of history.
Sentence 1 serves as commentary/analysis by stating one of the ways Shakespeare's plays remain relevant.
Sentence 3 serves as commentary/analysis by explaining the significance of Shakespeare's portrayals of lovers' hardships.
Sentence 4 serves as commentary/analysis by highlighting the relatability of Shakespeare's love stories.
Sentence 5 serves as commentary/analysis by providing an overall analysis of Shakespeare's plays' enduring value.
The following sentences serve as commentary/analysis in this paragraph:
(1) One way that William Shakespeare's plays remain relevant to audiences today is the fact that the themes of love he portrays can apply to anyone in any culture.
(3) His many portrayals of the hardships of lovers only serve to prove that the complications of love go beyond time periods.
(4) Even more compelling, many of his love stories end in tragedy, which many audience members can relate to.
(5) Overall, his overarching themes of love ensure that his plays will be played throughout the course of history.