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What is a central, unifying idea an author tries to convey in literature?(1 point)
Responses

mood
mood

theme
theme

structure
structure

purpose
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What is source material?(1 point)
Responses

an inquiry that can be answered through study and investigation
an inquiry that can be answered through study and investigation

original or authoritative text or images an author uses for ideas and information
original or authoritative text or images an author uses for ideas and information

an idea, symbol, behavioral pattern, or type of character in a story that conveys a universal meaning
an idea, symbol, behavioral pattern, or type of character in a story that conveys a universal meaning

traditional beliefs, customs, stories, dances, and other art forms passed from generation to generation in a culture
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What is the main reason an author might choose to transform source material?(1 point)
Responses

to make the older story more accessible to a new audience.
to make the older story more accessible to a new audience.

to rewrite the source material in a humorous way
to rewrite the source material in a humorous way

to change parts of the story they do not like
to change parts of the story they do not like

to bring less interesting stories to life
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Why is it valuable to analyze how an author transforms source material? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

to practice your analysis skills as you consider how the author adapts the source material
to practice your analysis skills as you consider how the author adapts the source material

to decide which story is better
to decide which story is better

to gain insight into the author’s creative process
to gain insight into the author’s creative process

to learn how society has grown over time
to learn how society has grown over time

to compare and contrast the two versions of the story
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Encouraging, and teaching your family the importance of exercise and healthy diet is an important part of your own personal fitness program.
(1 point)
Responses

True
True

False
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The central, unifying idea an author tries to convey in literature is called **theme**.
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Source material is defined as **original or authoritative text or images an author uses for ideas and information**.
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The main reason an author might choose to transform source material is **to make the older story more accessible to a new audience**.
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The two correct answers for why it is valuable to analyze how an author transforms source material are:

1. **to practice your analysis skills as you consider how the author adapts the source material**
2. **to gain insight into the author’s creative process**
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**True**. Encouraging and teaching your family the importance of exercise and a healthy diet is indeed an important part of your own personal fitness program, as it fosters a supportive environment and reinforces healthy habits.