Question
Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare
The Metamorphoses
by Ovid
Use the passages to answer the question. Select Passage 1 and Passage 2.
How does Shakespeare’s diction differ from Ovid’s in the treatment of the story of Pyramus and Thisbe?
(1 point)
Responses
Ovid uses diction that draws attention to the story’s humor.
Ovid uses diction that draws attention to the story’s humor.
Shakespeare writes the story using mostly exposition.
Shakespeare writes the story using mostly exposition.
Ovid turns the story into a play.
Ovid turns the story into a play.
Shakespeare uses diction that draws attention to the story’s humor.
Shakespeare uses diction that draws attention to the story’s humor.
by William Shakespeare
The Metamorphoses
by Ovid
Use the passages to answer the question. Select Passage 1 and Passage 2.
How does Shakespeare’s diction differ from Ovid’s in the treatment of the story of Pyramus and Thisbe?
(1 point)
Responses
Ovid uses diction that draws attention to the story’s humor.
Ovid uses diction that draws attention to the story’s humor.
Shakespeare writes the story using mostly exposition.
Shakespeare writes the story using mostly exposition.
Ovid turns the story into a play.
Ovid turns the story into a play.
Shakespeare uses diction that draws attention to the story’s humor.
Shakespeare uses diction that draws attention to the story’s humor.
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In comparing the diction of Shakespeare and Ovid in the treatment of the story of Pyramus and Thisbe, it is most accurate to say:
**Shakespeare uses diction that draws attention to the story’s humor.**
Shakespeare’s version, particularly as presented in "A Midsummer Night's Dream," incorporates comedic elements and playful language, while Ovid's treatment tends to be more serious and tragic. This distinction in diction highlights the humorous aspects in Shakespeare's adaptation, contrasting with the more somber tone of Ovid's narrative.
**Shakespeare uses diction that draws attention to the story’s humor.**
Shakespeare’s version, particularly as presented in "A Midsummer Night's Dream," incorporates comedic elements and playful language, while Ovid's treatment tends to be more serious and tragic. This distinction in diction highlights the humorous aspects in Shakespeare's adaptation, contrasting with the more somber tone of Ovid's narrative.