Question

Read the passage from Romeo and Juliet, Act I, Scene v.

Benvolio: Away, be gone; the sport is at the best.

Now read the adaptation.

Benvolio: Let’s go; the best part of the party is over.

A modern audience might prefer the adaptation because it

A)changes the tone.
B)changes the meaning.
C)updates the language.
D)updates the characters.

Answer 1

Answer:

To my mind, the best answer would be letter c) updates the language.

Explanation:

The meaning of both sentences is the same if contextualized correctly. The importance of the change is making it possible for modern audiences to understand it effortlessly.

In Modern English, the expression "the sport is at the best" is not used by speakers in everyday language. If the word "sport" were to be said, it wouldn't refer to a party in a modern context. Thus, updating the language would make it easier for the audience to grasp what the character really means.

Answer 2

Answer:

C

Explanation: