Narrative Elements in “Pyramus and Thisbe”, from Ovid’s Metamorphoses — Quiz
Question 9 • Literature and Composition I
Read the excerpt from Ovid’s "Pyramus and Thisbe". Theirs did—indeed they wanted to be wed, but marriage was forbidden by their parents; yet there's one thing that parents can't prevent: the flame of love that burned in both of them. What story element is most evident in the excerpt?
Answer
A
the events of the plot
B
an introduction of theme
C
a description of setting
D
the characterization of Thisbe
Explanation
The excerpt introduces the idea that love can persist despite obstacles—in this case, the parents’ ban on marriage. That central idea is a theme, so the most evident story element is an introduction of theme.
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