Which of the following statements best explains why video may be a more effective medium for “Apache Girl’s Rite of Passage” than it would be for “The Medicine Bag”?

A.

Video communicates beliefs and traditions of a community, but text focuses on one person at a time.

B.

Video shows differences in characters' thoughts, but text shows differences in characters' appearances.

C.

"Apache Girl's Rite of Passage" uses poetic language, but "The Medicine Bag" uses straightforward words and phrases.

D.

"Apache Girl's Rite of Passage" emphasizes outward actions, but "The Medicine Bag" emphasizes inner feelings and attitudes.

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The statement that best explains why video may be a more effective medium for “Apache Girl’s Rite of Passage” than it would be for “The Medicine Bag” is:

D. "Apache Girl's Rite of Passage" emphasizes outward actions, but "The Medicine Bag" emphasizes inner feelings and attitudes.

Video is particularly well-suited for portraying outward actions, such as rituals and ceremonies depicted in "Apache Girl's Rite of Passage," whereas "The Medicine Bag," which focuses more on internal emotions and personal reflections, may be more effectively conveyed through text.