Question

Consider these versions of The War of the Worlds.

Excerpt 1, from H. G. Wells's novel The War of the Worlds:
Everything was then quite invisible, hidden by the deep pit and the heap of sand that the fall of the cylinder had made. Anyone coming along the road from Chobham or Woking would have been amazed at the sight—a dwindling multitude of perhaps a hundred people or more standing in a great irregular circle, in ditches, behind bushes, behind gates and hedges, saying little to one another and that in short, excited shouts, and staring, staring hard at a few heaps of sand.

Excerpt 2, from Howard E. Koch's script for Orson Welles's radio adaptation:

PHILLIPS: Ladies and gentlemen, you've just heard Mr. Wilmuth, owner of the farm where this thing has fallen. I wish I could convey the atmosphere . . . the background of this . . . fantastic scene. Hundreds of cars are parked in a field in back of us. Police are trying to rope off the roadway leading to the farm. But it's no use. They're breaking right through. Cars' headlights throw an enormous spot on the pit where the object's half buried. Some of the more daring souls are now venturing near the edge. Their silhouettes stand out against the metal sheen.

(FAINT HUMMING SOUND)

One man wants to touch the thing . . . he's having an argument with a policeman. The policeman wins . . .

Which statements describe similarities in the authors' craft? Select 3 options.

Both authors use descriptive adjectives.
Both authors impart an ominous mood.
Both authors cite scientific research.
Both authors offer social criticism.
Both authors use a concerned tone.

Answer 1

Three similarities in the authors' craft between H. G. Wells and Howard E. Koch in their versions of The War of the Worlds are: the use of descriptive adjectives, the imparting of an ominous mood, and the use of a concerned tone.

Step-by-step explanation:

Three similarities in the authors' craft between H. G. Wells and Howard E. Koch in their versions of The War of the Worlds are:

Both authors use descriptive adjectives. In Excerpt 1, H. G. Wells describes the scene as a "great irregular circle" and the people as "staring, staring hard at a few heaps of sand." In Excerpt 2, Howard E. Koch describes the cars' headlights as "throw[ing] an enormous spot on the pit."

Both authors impart an ominous mood. In Excerpt 1, the people are described as saying "little to one another" and the sight is referred to as "a dwindling multitude." In Excerpt 2, the scene is described as "a fantastic scene" and the people are referred to as "venturing near the edge."

Both authors use a concerned tone. In Excerpt 1, the people are described as standing "in ditches, behind bushes, behind gates and hedges" and saying "little to one another and that in short, excited shouts." In Excerpt 2, the scene is described as "no use" for the police to rope off the roadway and the people are referred to as "breaking right through."

Answer 2

Which statement best describes the difference between the aesthetic appeal of the two versions of The War of the Worlds?

The written text relies on vivid description; the radio adaptation uses description and soothing narration.

The written text relies on vivid description; the radio adaptation uses frenzied dialogue and sound effects.

The written text relies on narration; the radio adaptation uses an upbeat tone and characterization.

The written text relies on narration; the radio adaptation uses setting details and research.

B. The written text relies on vivid description; the radio adaptation uses frenzied dialogue and sound effects.

Read the passage.

An unidentified object was reported twenty miles west of Phoenix, Arizona. An observer saw the object fall from the sky in what he called "a fiery cloud." It fell to earth at approximately 3:15 p.m. on June 12, 2014. Rumors spread rapidly, and soon nearby residents were speculating about the object's source. Many voiced concerns about aliens. Within a few hours, NASA scientists concluded that the spherical metal object was likely part of a spacecraft that survived reentry.

Which factual details does the author include to inform readers? Check all that apply.

"twenty miles west of Phoenix"

"3:15 p.m. on June 12, 2014"

"Rumors spread"

"concerns about aliens"

"spherical metal object"

1,2,5

Which statement best explains the aesthetic elements of a literary work?

Aesthetic elements establish background.

Aesthetic elements distinguish characters.

Aesthetic elements impart an artistic quality.

Aesthetic elements offer a thematic message.

C. Aesthetic elements impart an artistic quality