Oliver read this passage for school.
Richard III is a Shakespearean play about a man who steals the English throne. It was a popular play in England because it was based on historical events. The story is slightly different, but it was inspired by an actual person in history. For this reason, Richard III is a historical play, even though the author changed things. Today, it is performed not just in England, but also in theaters around the world.
Which sentence would best help Oliver identify the topic of the passage?
“Richard III is a Shakespearean play about a man who steals the English throne.”
“It was a popular play in England because it was based on historical events.”
“The story is slightly different, but it was inspired by an actual person in history.”
“Today, it is performed not just in England, but also in theaters around the world.