Set 4: Inferences (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The film adaptation trimmed the novel's 600 pages to a two-hour screenplay, necessarily eliminating subplots and secondary characters. Critics praised the adaptation's visual storytelling but noted that the protagonist's moral complexity, developed gradually in the book, felt rushed and unexplained on screen.
What does the passage suggest about adapting novels to film?
Detailed Explanation
This question asks you to draw a logical conclusion from the text. 'Necessarily eliminating' + 'felt rushed' = compression cost nuance. A valid inference must be supported by evidence in the passage, even if not stated directly. Look for clues in the text that strongly suggest the answer. Avoid conclusions that require assumptions beyond what's written. Valid inferences are strongly supported by multiple pieces of evidence in the text. Be cautious of choices that go too far beyond what the passage actually states. The best inference is the one most directly supported by textual evidence.
Key Evidence:
• "necessarily eliminating subplots"
• "moral complexity... felt rushed"
Why others are wrong: A (Critics noted what was lost.), B (The passage doesn't say never.), C (Visual storytelling was 'praised.').