Question

danielle is getting ready to write an essay about the 1995 film version of romeo + juliet. she wants to make the claim that the film is more successful at connecting the audience to the characters emotions, so she sits down to read the play for the first time. what advice do you have for danielle? danielle, you are right on. its important to know what you are going to argue before you get lost in the evidence. danielle, this is going to be a great paper. remember to research what critics said when the movie first came out so you have expert opinions to back up your claim. danielle, you should know that the book is always better than the movie. you need to consider the complexity of written text versus the simplicity of the screen. danielle, you should definitely read the play before you make any claim about how it compares to the film. you need to consider your evidence before making a claim.

Explanation:

When comparing a film adaptation to the original play, it's crucial to have a thorough understanding of the source material (the play) first. Reading the play allows Danielle to analyze how the film diverges or stays true in terms of character emotions. The first option assumes the claim is correct without proper evidence - based analysis. The second option focuses on critics' opinions rather than her own analysis of the play vs film. The third option makes a baseless generalization ("book is always better") which is not helpful. The fourth option is sound as it emphasizes considering evidence (by reading the play) before making a claim, which is essential for a valid comparison and essay.

Answer:

Danielle, you should definitely read the play before you make any claim about how it compares to the film. You need to consider your evidence before making a claim.