Question

how could an adaptation change the theme of an older story? check all that apply.
□ maintaining elements could keep the story’s meaning the same.
□ maintaining elements could change the whole meaning of the story.
□ reinforcing elements could support the older story’s meaning.
□ changing elements could change only the story’s meaning, not its theme.
□ reinforcing elements could make the older story weaker.
□ changing elements could change the story’s meaning and themes.

Explanation:

• For "Maintaining elements could change the whole meaning of the story": Even if some elements are maintained, the context or how they interact with other (even maintained) elements can alter the overall meaning. For example, maintaining a character but placing them in a different societal context (while keeping the character's core traits) can change the story's meaning.
• For "Reinforcing elements could support the older story’s meaning": Reinforcing elements (like emphasizing a moral or a symbolic element) would strengthen and support the original theme/meaning.
• For "Changing elements could change the story’s meaning and themes": Changing key elements (setting, character motives, plot points) can alter both the surface - level meaning and the underlying themes. For example, changing a story from a medieval setting to a futuristic one while keeping the same "power struggle" plot can change the meaning (how power is exerted) and the theme (exploring power in different contexts).
• The option "Maintaining elements could keep the story’s meaning the same" is about keeping meaning, not changing it, so it's incorrect. "Changing elements could change only the story’s meaning, not its theme" is wrong because changing elements often affects themes too. "Reinforcing elements could make the older story weaker" is incorrect as reinforcing should strengthen, not weaken.

Answer:

B. Maintaining elements could change the whole meaning of the story
C. Reinforcing elements could support the older story’s meaning
F. Changing elements could change the story’s meaning and themes