Comparing Text to Media Identify the choice that best answers the question
Which statement best describes the effect of beginning the radio play version of "Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed" with an excerpt from the middle
of the story text?
A. Starting with this excerpt quickly establishes Mars as a threat and creates a feeling of dread in the audience.
B. Because the excerpt is out of context, it makes little sense until the radio play reaches the middle of the plot.
o
C. Beginning in the middle of the plot makes the radio play seem more modern than the text.
O
D. The introductory excerpt sets up the audience to be surprised by the twist at the end of the plot.

Apex english 4 semester 1 read the following story summary. when she was a child, sara hated her piano instructor, mr. singh. she felt she had already mastered the piano, but mr. singh constantly criticized her playing in a blunt and hurtful way. after sara grew up, she realized that mr. singh's strictness was responsible for the only edge she had over other pianists her age and the only reason she was able to succeed in music later in life. she learned to appreciate his tough love. what does the story most clearly suggest about the author's perspective? a.that a person should put his or her talents to good use b.that pursuing one's dream is paramount in life c.that the world is harsh and only the strong survive d.that adults have children's best interests in mind