Question

4.3.7 quiz: analyze the vocabulary
im of course surprised that the h. g. wells classic, which is the original for many fantasies about invasions by mythical monsters from the planet mars... im extremely surprised to learn that a story which has become familiar to children through the medium of comic strips and many succeeding novels and adventure stories should have had such an immediate and profound effect upon radio listeners.
—orson welles, press conference, 1938
how does welles support his point that audiences should have been familiar with the story line of the war of the worlds?
a. he tells the audience that he enjoys reading adventure stories.
b. he gives more details about the story behind the classic novel.
c. he mentions that the novel had been turned into a childrens comic strip.
d. he lets the audience know how surprised he is at their reaction.

Explanation:

Welles states that the story has become familiar to children through comic - strips and other works. This directly supports his point about audience familiarity. Option C mentions the transformation into a children's comic strip, which is the relevant evidence he provides.

Answer:

C. He mentions that the novel had been turned into a children's comic strip.