Question

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 decide which story is better
to decide which story is better

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 compare and contrast the two versions of the story
to compare and contrast the two versions of the story

to learn how society has grown over time

Answer 1

Correct answers:
- to gain insight into the author’s creative process
- to compare and contrast the two versions of the story

Explanation: Analyzing transformations reveals the author’s choices (what was changed, emphasized, or omitted) and lets you directly compare the source and the adaptation to understand those choices.