Question

Which of the following is not a change that Shakespeare made to "The Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet" when writing

Romeo and Juliet?
O He expanded the character roles of Mercutio and the Nurse.
O He changed the action of the play so it took place over a few days instead of a few months.
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O He changed the style to lyrical poetry.
O He changed the ending of the story to be a tragedy.

Answer 1

Shakespeare changed the style of writing to lyrical poetry in Romeo and Juliet.

Step-by-step explanation:

The change that Shakespeare did not make to "The Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet" when writing Romeo and Juliet is:

He changed the style to lyrical poetry.

In "The Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet," the style of writing is in prose, while in Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare used verse, specifically iambic pentameter, to create a more poetic and lyrical effect.

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