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question 2 of 10
read this excerpt:

im of course surprised that the h. g. wells classic, which is the original for many fantasies about invasions by mythical monsters from the planet mars... im extremely surprised to learn that a story which has become familiar to children through the medium of comic strips and many succeeding novels and adventure stories should have had such an immediate and profound effect upon radio

• orson welles, press conference, 1938

why does welles mention that h. g. wellss the war of the worlds had been turned into a comic strip?

a. to make audiences feel silly for believing that the broadcast was an actual news report

b. to get people interested in alternate versions of the story

c. to warn the audience against believing everything they hear on the radio

d. to support his statement that audiences were familiar with the story

Explanation:

In the excerpt, Welles says the story "has become familiar to children through the medium of comic strips...". So, mentioning the comic - strip adaptation is to show the audience's familiarity with the story.

Answer:

D. To support his statement that audiences were familiar with the story