Question

when evaluating an adaptation, the reader should consider whether the adaptation matches both the meaning and the , or attitude, of the original.
diction
metaphor
simile
tone

Explanation:

Tone represents the attitude. When evaluating an adaptation, matching the original's tone along with meaning is important as it conveys the right attitude. Diction is word - choice, metaphor and simile are figures of speech, and tone best fits as related to attitude.

Answer:

tone