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

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

Ovid turns the story into a play.
Ovid turns the story into a play.

Shakespeare writes the story using mostly exposition.
Shakespeare writes the story using mostly exposition.

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

Answer 1

The correct response is: Shakespeare uses diction that draws attention to the story’s humor.

In Shakespeare's adaptation of the story of Pyramus and Thisbe, particularly within "A Midsummer Night's Dream," he employs comedic diction and a playful tone, emphasizing the humor and absurdity of the tragic events. In contrast, Ovid's original version tends to present the story in a more tragic and serious manner.