The which if you with patient ears attend,

Which best restates this line?

A. The play is long and requires patience.

B. If you are patient, you will be able to hear the show.

C. Listen well and carefully to our show.

D. If you attend our show, you will enjoy it.

Answer

C. Listen well and carefully to our show.

Explanation:

The original line is:

"The which if you with patient ears attend,"

This line comes from the Prologue of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. Let's break it down:

So, Shakespeare is asking the audience to listen attentively and patiently to the story they are about to witness.

Why the other options are incorrect:

→ This assumes length, which isn't explicitly stated in the line.

→ Slightly misinterprets the meaning; it’s not about ability to hear, but about attentive listening.

→ Adds an idea about enjoyment which is not in the original line.

So, C is the most accurate and faithful restatement.