All of the following statements are from the selection. Which one best expresses the selection’s central idea?
A In it, he argues that the Bard was mindful of the developments happening in astronomy during his day and, in fact, used them as fodder in his plays.
B There is a supernova that lights up the night sky in 1572, observed by Tycho Brahe in Denmark but also observed in England.
C Maybe it was just one of a dozen things that he thought were topical and noteworthy at that time.
D Thomas Digges in England publishes an almanac in support of the Copernican system in 1576.
The best answer is A: “In it, he argues that the Bard was mindful of the developments happening in astronomy during his day and, in fact, used them as fodder in his plays.”
Explanation: This statement captures the central idea by highlighting that the selection discusses the relationship between the works of the Bard (likely Shakespeare) and the astronomical developments of his time. It suggests that the Bard was influenced by these contemporary scientific ideas, which is the main focus of the selection. The other options provide specific examples or details but do not encapsulate the overarching theme as effectively as option A.