Question

The following passage is from page 16 of the book A History of American Film by H. Smith:

One of the most famous characters in American cinema is Indiana Jones. In fact, Indiana Jones is so popular that people call him “the American James Bond.” While James Bond is recognizable by his tuxedo, Indiana Jones can be identified by his fedora and whip. Three Indiana Jones films were released in the 1980s, and a fourth film was released in 2008. Harrison Ford stars in the films as Dr. Jones, an archaeology professor who becomes an adventurer as he searches for rare artifacts. Indiana Jones’s adventures and personality have made him a beloved character that is a staple of American film.
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According to MLA guidelines, which of these best paraphrases the following sentence from the paragraph?

Indiana Jones's adventures and personality have made him a beloved character that is a staple of American film.
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According to Smith, Indiana Jones's adventures and personality make him an iconic and beloved character in American film (16).
B.
According to Smith, Indiana Jones is an iconic character in American film because of his memorable feats and likable character (16).
C.
According to Smith, Indiana Jones is a staple in American film because of his memorable adventures and personality (16).
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Answer 1

The best MLA paraphrase for the passage is that Indiana Jones's remarkable adventures and personality establish him as a core figure in American film.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best paraphrase of the sentence 'Indiana Jones's adventures and personality have made him a beloved character that is a staple of American film' according to MLA guidelines is option C: According to Smith, Indiana Jones is a staple in American film because of his memorable adventures and personality (16). This option effectively incorporates the essential elements from the source paragraph while using different wording and sentence structure to convey the same meaning, fulfilling the criteria for proper paraphrasing. Unlike a direct quote, paraphrasing involves restating the original text in your own words, and option C achieves this while also correctly citing the original source by MLA standards.

Answer 2

b

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