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Shakespeare has Thisbe talk to the wall, but Ovid does not.
Shakespeare has Thisbe talk to the wall, but Ovid does not.
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.
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.
Shakespeare takes Ovid’s story and puts it into dialogue to be performed by actors.
Shakespeare takes Ovid’s story and puts it into dialogue to be performed by actors.
Shakespeare uses Ovid’s source material to make the story new for new audiences.
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The two correct answers that illustrate how Shakespeare transforms Ovid’s source material are:
These choices highlight specific innovations Shakespeare made in adapting Ovid's tale for the stage and how he added elements unique to his portrayal.
