Question

which lines from ovids \pyramus and thisbe\ establish setting?
the house of pyramus and that of thisbe
stood side by side within the mighty city
theirs did—indeed they wanted to be wed,
but marriage was forbidden by their parents
they had no confidant—and so used signs:
with these each lover read the others mind:
just so, one night, they wished each other well,
and each delivered kisses to the wall—

Explanation:

To determine which lines establish the setting, we analyze each option:

• The first option describes the location of Pyramus' and Thisbe's houses ("side by side within the mighty city"), which provides spatial context (setting).
• The second option focuses on their forbidden marriage (plot/conflict), not setting.
• The third option describes their communication method (plot detail), not setting.
• The fourth option describes a specific event (kissing the wall at night, which is more plot/action than setting establishment).

Only the first option gives details about where the story takes place.

Answer:

A. The house of Pyramus and that of Thisbe stood side by side within the mighty city