Read the passage.
Our school play should be A Midsummer Night's Dream
because lots of people will come see it. It is a famous
play by Shakespeare. People will be more likely to see it
than a play they have never heard of. It is also an
important work of literature. Other schools could bring
their language arts students to see the play because it
would connect with what they are studying in class.
Which statement best defends the author's claim with
additional evidence?
More than 20 different characters appear during this
play
O Shakespeare wrote a lot of funny jokes and scenes in
this play.
Studies show that this is currently Shakespeare's
most popular play
This play can be performed even on a small stage
with only a few props.