Pauline wants to use part of this quotation in her essay about a scene in A Midsummer Night's Dream.The scene provides a humorous element to the play by creating a sense of absurdity and chaos. It also underscores the theme of transformation that is central to the play, as well as the idea that love can be unpredictable and irrational. Which excerpt best eliminates unnecessary information?
Answer
A
"The scene provides a humorous . . . theme of transformation . . . as well as the idea that love can be unpredictable and irrational."
B
"The scene . . . underscores the theme of transformation that is central to the play, as well as the idea that love can be unpredictable and irrational."
C
"The scene provides a humorous element . . . by creating a sense of absurdity and chaos. It also underscores the theme of transformation . . . as well as the idea that love can be unpredictable and irrational."
D
"The scene provides a humorous element to the play . . . . It also underscores the theme of transformation that is central to the play . . . as well as the idea that love can be unpredictable and irrational."