Question

text 1
movies based on books are never as good as the original stories. they often change important details or leave out essential parts of the plot. the directors and actors rarely capture the true spirit of the characters or the themes. reading a book is a much more immersive and rewarding experience than watching a movie.
text 2
movies based on books are a great way to introduce new audiences to the world of literature. they can spark interest in the original source material and encourage people to read more. the directors and actors also bring their own creativity and interpretation to the stories; in the same way that authors use prose, filmmakers use visual and audio elements to express the tone and style of the narratives. so while a movie adaptation may stray from its source material, it often offers a fresh and enriching artistic interpretation of the original narrative.
based on the texts, how would the author of text 2 most likely respond to the claims of the author of text 1?
choose 1 answer:
a by arguing that a movie adaptation can still be faithful to the book even if it makes some changes to the plot or the characters
b by explaining that it’s much harder to make a movie based on a book than to write a book
c by insisting that movies based on books are not meant to duplicate the books but to complement them
d by admitting that most fans of movies based on books don’t appreciate the depth and complexity of the books

Explanation:

Text 1 criticizes movie adaptations for changing details, lacking character/theme capture, and being less immersive than books. Text 2 argues that movies introduce literature to new audiences, spark interest, and offer fresh artistic interpretations despite deviations. Option C aligns: Text 2 says movies complement books (via creativity, new interpretation) rather than duplicate, addressing Text 1’s complaints about changes. Option A claims faithfulness (Text 2 acknowledges deviations, not faithfulness). Option B compares movie - making difficulty to writing (not in Text 2). Option D talks about fans’ appreciation (not in Text 2).

Answer:

C. By insisting that movies based on books are not meant to duplicate the books but to complement them