Question

save the movies
today, movies rely too heavily on material from books. movies no longer have original tales to tell. the books are often adapted so
at they can fit into the short timeframe of a movie. however, that method does not always create the best movie.
some fans do enjoy the movie versions of their beloved books, but most find that the movies completely lack the spirit of the books.
very rare cases, such as in the harry potter series, the movies are successful interpretations of the books. however, for the majority
the time, books fail to translate well onto the movie screen. movies such as the golden compass and the scarlet letter do not
atch the fans expectations and disappoint in the movie box office. therefore, movie executives should reconsider their approach toovie making. they should start making original, thoughtful movies. if not, the executives are not only destroying peoples love for the
ovies, but they are also ruining peoples love for books.
ow does the author share his or her opinion in this passage?
a. by showing how script writers shorten the lengthen of the book for movies
b. by stating that the majority of people only watch movies that are original
c. by providing examples of failed movies that were adapted from books
d. by pointing out that book sales have declined greatly in the past year

Explanation:

The author argues that movie adaptations of books often fail, supporting this opinion with examples like The Golden Compass and The Scarlet Letter which disappointed fans and underperformed at the box office. These examples directly illustrate the author’s critique of relying on book adaptations.

Answer:

C. by providing examples of failed movies that were adapted from books