Use the story “How to Eat Like a Cat” to answer the question.

Question

How to Eat Like a Cat

Which difference can a reader notice between reading the text and listening to the play?

(1 point)
Responses

The characters say different things when listening to the play.
The characters say different things when listening to the play.

Mary Catherine’s sneezes cannot be heard when reading the text.
Mary Catherine’s sneezes cannot be heard when reading the text.

Nat can be seen biting into an apple slice when reading the text.
Nat can be seen biting into an apple slice when reading the text.

The characters look different when listening to the play.

Answer 1

The best response to the question about the difference between reading the text and listening to the play is:

The characters say different things when listening to the play.

This highlights that adaptations can lead to changes in dialogue, which is a common difference between written text and performance.