Multiple choice

Who among the following is also called 'Bard of Avon'?

  1. Leo Tolstoy

  2. John Keats

  3. William Shakespeare

  4. John Milton

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C Correct answer
Explanation

William Shakespeare is known as the Bard of Avon because he was born and buried in Stratford-upon-Avon. The word bard means poet, and he is widely regarded as the greatest poet and playwright in the English language. Other writers like Milton and Keats are famous poets but do not share this specific title.