You are writing an essay on Shakespeare's Hamlet. Your textbook's introduction to the play mentions that Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. You mention these facts in your essay's introduction. Do you need to cite the introduction to your textbook?Responses

How did Shakespeare use sources when he wrote his plays? What more recent works do you know that use Shakespeare's plays as their sources?

Identify the sentence containing the correct use of commas. A)    William Shakespeare, was probably born, on April 23, 1564, in Stratford-on-Avon, England. B)    William Shakespeare was probably born on April 23, 1564, in Stratford-on-Avon, England. C)    William Shakespeare was probably born on April 23 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon, England. D)    William Shakespeare was probably born on April 23 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon England.

In what year does Shakespeare appear on record again as an established London actor and playwright?  16001159221520315894

Can you tell me what year Shakespeare's most famous play was published? I take a few steps forwards with a smirk on my face

Which of these sentences best expresses the author’s view of Hamlet’s originality and/or source?Answer choices for the above questionA. Hamlet is based on events from Shakespeare’s own youth.B. Hamlet is entirely original, solely from Shakespeare’s own invention.C. Hamlet is mostly derived from a play by Thomas Kyd which has been lost.D. Hamlet is inspired by events which took place in Denmark during Shakespeare’s time.