The two correct answers regarding how Shakespeare transforms Ovid’s source material are:
- Ovid’s story is a comedy, but Shakespeare turns it into a tragedy.
- Shakespeare takes Ovid’s story and puts it into dialogue to be performed by actors.
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How does Shakespeare transform Ovid’s source material? Select the two correct answers.
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Ovid’s story is a comedy, but Shakespeare turns it into a tragedy.
Ovid’s story is a comedy, but Shakespeare turns it into a tragedy.
Ovid’s story uses source material from an older story and makes it relevant to a new audience.
Ovid’s story uses source material from an older story and makes it relevant to a new audience.
Shakespeare has Thisbe talk to the wall, but Ovid does not.
Shakespeare has Thisbe talk to the wall, but Ovid does not.
Shakespeare uses Ovid’s source material to make the story new for new audiences.
Shakespeare uses Ovid’s source material to make the story new for new audiences.
Shakespeare takes Ovid’s story and puts it into dialogue to be performed by actors.
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