Question

arthur conan doyles stories about detective sherlock holmes were published between 1887 and 1927. they have inspired countless successful adaptations, including comic strips, movies, and a television series sherlock hound, directed by hayao miyazaki, who is celebrated for his animated movies. until 2014, these stories were copyrighted. the right to adapt was only available to those who could afford the copyright fee and get approved from the strict copyright - holders of doyles estate. some journalists predict that the number of sherlock holmes adaptations is likely to increase since the end of copyright means that

which choice most logically completes the text?

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producing adaptations will become easier and less expensive.

people will become more interested in detective stories than they were in the 1900s.

the former copyright - holders of doyles estate will return fees they collected.

doyles original stories will become hard to find.

Explanation:

The text states that until 2014 the stories were copyrighted and adaptation rights were limited. With the end of copyright, it is logical that producing adaptations would be easier (no need for permission from copyright - holders) and less expensive (no need to pay copyright fees).

Answer:

A. producing adaptations will become easier and less expensive