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Suppose a painter interprets a story that had traditionally been expressed as
an epic poem. Which element of the story is most likely to be lost through the
change of medium?
O A. Depiction of action
B. Strong feeling of mood
O C. Clear sense of setting
D. Dialogue between characters

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The element of the story that is most likely to be lost through the change of medium from an epic poem to a painted interpretation is:

O B. Strong feeling of mood.

In an epic poem, the poet has the freedom to use descriptive language, metaphor, and other literary devices to evoke a strong emotional atmosphere and mood. The reader can immerse themselves in the rich and nuanced feelings that the poem conveys.

When translating the story into a visual medium like painting, it can be challenging to capture the same level of emotional depth and nuanced mood. While a painting can certainly convey emotions through color, composition, and symbolism, it may not be able to fully capture the range and complexity of emotions that can be achieved through poetic language and storytelling techniques employed in an epic poem.

Depiction of action, clear sense of setting, and dialogue between characters can all be visually represented in a painting to a certain extent, although some details may still be lost or simplified. However, the intense emotional atmosphere and the nuanced mood of the story may be more challenging to convey effectively in a visual medium, thus making it the element most likely to be lost in the translation from an epic poem to a painted interpretation.

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