How does Shakespeare's diction differ from Ovid's in the treatment of the story of Pyramus and Thisbe?

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Ovid turns the story into a play.

Shakespeare uses diction that draws attention to the story's humor

Shakespeare writes the story using mostly exposition.

Ovid uses diction that draws attention to the story's humor.

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The correct answer is:

Shakespeare uses diction that draws attention to the story's humor.

In his adaptation of the story of Pyramus and Thisbe, particularly in "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Shakespeare employs comedic elements and humorous diction to create a playful and farcical interpretation of the tragic tale, contrasting with Ovid's more tragic and serious tone in "Metamorphoses."