Comparing and Contrasting Two Versions of The War of the Worlds Quiz 100%!!!!

Which statement best describes the difference between the aesthetic appeal of the two versions of The War of the Worlds?

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.

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

Read the passage.

An unidentified object was reported twenty miles west of Phoenix, Arizona. An observer saw the object fall from the sky in what he called "a fiery cloud." It fell to earth at approximately 3:15 p.m. on June 12, 2014. Rumors spread rapidly, and soon nearby residents were speculating about the object’s source. Many voiced concerns about aliens. Within a few hours, NASA scientists concluded that the spherical metal object was likely part of a spacecraft that survived reentry.

Which factual details does the author include to inform readers? Check all that apply.

"twenty miles west of Phoenix"
"3:15 p.m. on June 12, 2014"
"Rumors spread"
"concerns about aliens"
"spherical metal object"

1,2,5

Which statement best explains the aesthetic elements of a literary work?

Aesthetic elements establish background.
Aesthetic elements distinguish characters.
Aesthetic elements impart an artistic quality.
Aesthetic elements offer a thematic message.

C. Aesthetic elements impart an artistic quality.

Consider these versions of The War of the Worlds.

Excerpt 1, from H. G. Wells’s novel The War of the Worlds:

"Henderson," he called, "you saw that shooting star last night?"

"Well?" said Henderson.

"It’s out on Horsell Common now."

"Good Lord!" said Henderson. "Fallen meteorite! That’s good."

"But it’s something more than a meteorite. It’s a cylinder—an artificial cylinder, man! And there’s something inside."

Excerpt 2, from Howard E. Koch’s script for Orson Welles’s radio adaptation:

WILMUTH: I seen a kinda greenish streak and then zingo! Somethin’ smacked the ground. Knocked me clear out of my chair!

PHILLIPS: Well, were you frightened, Mrs. Wilmuth?

MRS. WILMUTH: Well, I—I ain’t quite sure. I reckon I—I was kinda riled.

PHILLIPS: Thank you, Mr. Wilmuth. Thank you.

Which statement best describes the similarity between these versions?

Both versions cite expert testimony.
Both versions explain scientific terms.
Both versions share the impressions of local residents.
Both versions show friendships developing during the crisis.

C. Both versions share the impressions of local residents.

Which excerpt from The War of the Worlds uses a sensory detail for aesthetic impact?

"Henderson stood up with his spade in his hand."
"Ogilvy told him all that he had seen."
"The two men hurried back at once to the common, and found the cylinder still lying in the same position."
"Air was either entering or escaping at the rim with a thin, sizzling sound."

D. Air was either entering or escaping at the rim with a thin, sizzling sound."

Read the excerpt from H. G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds.

There were raised voices, and some sort of struggle appeared to be going on about the pit. Strange imaginings passed through my mind. As I drew nearer I heard Stent’s voice:

"Keep back! Keep back!"

A boy came running towards me.

"It’s a-movin’," he said to me as he passed; "a-screwin’ and a-screwin’ out. I don’t like it. I’m a-goin’ ‘ome, I am."

I went on to the crowd. There were really, I should think, two or three hundred people elbowing and jostling one another, the one or two ladies there being by no means the least active.

How does the author use tone to create an aesthetic impact in the excerpt?

through vivid adjectives
through tense dialogue
through expert testimony
through background information

B. through tense dialogue

Read the excerpt from H. G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds.

The peculiar V-shaped mouth with its pointed upper lip, the absence of brow ridges, the absence of a chin beneath the wedgelike lower lip, the incessant quivering of this mouth, the Gorgon groups of tentacles, the tumultuous breathing of the lungs in a strange atmosphere, the evident heaviness and painfulness of movement due to the greater gravitational energy of the earth—above all, the extraordinary intensity of the immense eyes—were at once vital, intense, inhuman, crippled and monstrous. There was something fungoid in the oily brown skin, something in the clumsy deliberation of the tedious movements unspeakably nasty.

Which statement best describes how Wells conveys his purpose with this excerpt?

He provides quotes from experts.
He shares data about the creature.
He appeals to the reader’s beliefs.
He uses detailed physical description.

D. He uses detailed physical description.

Read the passage.

The crowded diner was bustling with the lunch rush.The parties assembled in the booths huddled over laminated menus, discussing specials and office gossip. As Manny sipped his coffee, something in the doorway caught his eye. Others noticed, too, and soon the din of conversation ceased. The figure hesitated, backlit by the noon sun, holding the door wide. Some people still did not register his arrival. But soon his towering frame caused every diner’s chin to tip up in his appraisal, and a collective gasp resounded.

Which descriptive details does the author include to entertain readers? Check all that apply.

"crowded diner was bustling"
"Others noticed"
"backlit by the noon sun"
"Some people still did not register"
"a collective gasp resounded"

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Which excerpt from The War of the Worlds uses a vivid visual description for aesthetic impact?

"I saw the shopman struggling still on the edge of the pit."
"I found myself alone, and saw the people on the other side of the pit running off, Stent among them."
"A lank tentacular appendage gripped the edge of the cylinder, another swayed in the air."
"Even at this first encounter, this first glimpse, I was overcome with disgust and dread."

C. "A lank tentacular appendage gripped the edge of the cylinder, another swayed in the air."

Read the excerpt from H. G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds.

The end of the cylinder was being screwed out from within. Nearly two feet of shining screw projected. Somebody blundered against me, and I narrowly missed being pitched onto the top of the screw. I turned, and as I did so the screw must have come out, for the lid of the cylinder fell upon the gravel with a ringing concussion. I stuck my elbow into the person behind me, and turned my head towards the Thing again. For a moment that circular cavity seemed perfectly black. I had the sunset in my eyes.

How does the author create an aesthetic impact in the excerpt?

with the inclusion of factual data
through the suspenseful mood
with the use of gory details
through the relaxed tone

B. through the suspenseful mood

Read the passage.

No science fiction anthology is complete without an excerpt from The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells. It has every element of great science fiction: suspense, intrigue, and Martians. The story is a timeless classic. It captivated readers nearly one hundred years ago, and it is still relevant and spellbinding.

What is the purpose of this passage?

to inform readers about a variety of H. G. Wells’s literary works
to entertain readers with details from The War of the Worlds
to inform readers about methods for writing science fiction novels
to persuade readers of the literary merit of The War of the Worlds

D. to persuade readers of the literary merit of The War of the Worlds

How do authors impart aesthetic elements? Check all that apply.

through their word choice
through persuasive argument
through their tone
through facts and data
through the story’s mood

1,3,5

Consider these versions of The War of the Worlds.

Excerpt 1, from H. G. Wells’s novel The War of the Worlds:
Everything was then quite invisible, hidden by the deep pit and the heap of sand that the fall of the cylinder had made. Anyone coming along the road from Chobham or Woking would have been amazed at the sight—a dwindling multitude of perhaps a hundred people or more standing in a great irregular circle, in ditches, behind bushes, behind gates and hedges, saying little to one another and that in short, excited shouts, and staring, staring hard at a few heaps of sand.

Excerpt 2, from Howard E. Koch’s script for Orson Welles’s radio adaptation:

PHILLIPS: Ladies and gentlemen, you’ve just heard Mr. Wilmuth, owner of the farm where this thing has fallen. I wish I could convey the atmosphere . . . the background of this . . . fantastic scene. Hundreds of cars are parked in a field in back of us. Police are trying to rope off the roadway leading to the farm. But it’s no use. They’re breaking right through. Cars’ headlights throw an enormous spot on the pit where the object’s half buried. Some of the more daring souls are now venturing near the edge. Their silhouettes stand out against the metal sheen.

(FAINT HUMMING SOUND)

One man wants to touch the thing . . . he’s having an argument with a policeman. The policeman wins . . .

Which statements describe similarities in the authors’ craft? Check all that apply.

Both authors use descriptive adjectives.
Both authors impart an ominous mood.
Both authors cite scientific research.
Both authors offer social criticism.
Both authors use a concerned tone.
Submitted

1,2,5

Read the passage.

UFOs, or unidentified flying objects, are often the topic of science fiction novels. In reality, UFOs are often aircraft, kites, clouds, or meteors that observers are unable to recognize at first glance. A UFO near Roswell, New Mexico, made headlines in the mid-twentieth century and remains a pop-culture phenomenon. In more modern history, satellite launches have caused rocket debris that is often observed and reported as a UFO.

What is the purpose of this passage?

to inform readers about the term "UFO"
to entertain readers with a story of a UFO landing
to inform readers about government record-keeping
to persuade readers to report UFOs to authorities
Submitted

A. to inform readers about the term "UFO"