Part a: which statement best identifies the central idea of the text? a shakespeare didn’t need an extensive vocabulary to make his written work impressive, rather he used simple words in interesting and engaging ways. b many rappers and hip hop artists take inspiration from shakespeare because he was able to convey so much with so few words. c shakespeare wasn’t the literary genius many believe him to be as many writers today prove to have a more advanced vocabulary. d it’s likely that many playwrights from shakespeare’s time had a better grasp on the english language, but their work was never properly preserved.