How does Shakespeare’s diction differ from Ovid’s in the treatment of the story of Pyramus and Thisbe?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AOvid uses diction that draws attention to the story’s humor.%0D%0AOvid uses diction that draws attention to the story’s humor.%0D%0A%0D%0AShakespeare uses diction that draws attention to the story’s humor.%0D%0AShakespeare uses diction that draws attention to the story’s humor.%0D%0A%0D%0AShakespeare writes the story using mostly exposition.%0D%0AShakespeare writes the story using mostly exposition.%0D%0A%0D%0AOvid turns the story into a play.
The main point of difference between Shakespeare's diction and Ovid's in the treatment of the story of Pyramus and Thisbe is that Shakespeare's diction draws attention to the story's humor. Shakespeare turns the story into a play within a play in "A Midsummer Night's Dream," using comedic language and dialogue to emphasize the absurdity and farcical nature of the story. On the other hand, Ovid's diction in his original version of the story in "Metamorphoses" focuses on the tragic elements of the tale, highlighting the themes of love, loss, and fate. Shakespeare's choice of language and style creates a lighter, more humorous tone compared to Ovid's more serious and somber treatment of the story.
