Question

Which statement best describes the difference between the aesthetic appeal of the the original The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells and the radio version by Orson Welles?

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.

Answer 1

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

Explanation: Wells’s novel creates atmosphere through detailed, descriptive narration, while Orson Welles’s radio broadcast generated immediacy and panic via urgent dialogue, news-bulletin style delivery, and dramatic sound effects.