Answer:
b. Plautus.
Step-by-step explanation:
Plautus was a very influential Roman playwright (died in 184 BC) who wrote comedies, all of which have survived through the ages. In his comedies, he often makes use of word play and puns. The latter are a resource he frequently employs in naming his characters, for example. The clever use of language earned him a solid reputation and his genius and wit has hardly ever been matched since his time.