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

Responses

structure
structure

mood
mood

theme
theme

purpose

What is source material?(1 point)
Responses

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

traditional beliefs, customs, stories, dances, and other art forms passed from generation to generation in a culture
traditional beliefs, customs, stories, dances, and other art forms passed from generation to generation in a culture

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

an inquiry that can be answered through study and investigation

What is the main reason an author might choose to transform source material?(1 point)
Responses

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

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 bring less interesting stories to life

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

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
to compare and contrast the two versions of the story

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

1 answer

  1. What is a central, unifying idea an author tries to convey in literature?

    • theme
  2. What is source material?

    • original or authoritative text or images an author uses for ideas and information
  3. What is the main reason an author might choose to transform source material?

    • to make the older story more accessible to a new audience.
  4. Why is it valuable to analyze how an author transforms source material? Select the two correct answers.

    • to gain insight into the author’s creative process
    • to practice your analysis skills as you consider how the author adapts the source material