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SITUATION THEME 6
61. You are working on a graphic novel project. You 63. You are a screenwriter who works hard to adapt
are responsible for the story and the dialogue, a popular book into a film. The director wants
while your teammates do the artwork. During a to use her creativity and change some crucial
meeting, one of them says the dialogue is too plot points. On the other hand, you believe that
long and is taking up too much space to leave remaining faithful to the book is essential not to
room for the artwork. You disagree with her disappoint the book’s readership. So you say:
and say: ---- ----
A) Let’s experiment with some changes to the A) To me, we need to make the story our own;
script and remove the inessential parts of it, modifying the plot is the only way to achieve
then. that.
B) Let me know the specific panels where you B) Well, the author of the book might feel
think we can cut down the dialogue, please. uncomfortable if we go too far from the original
C) I can focus on shortening the dialogue in less plot.
critical moments and keeping it impactful for C) I think we should consider the expectations of
key scenes. the book’s fanbase, as the changes may upset
D) I think we should look for options to convey them.
the story through visual elements instead of D) I’m sure changing the timeline of the original
dialogue. story will definitely disturb the audience of the
film.
E) I understand your concern, but the dialogue
serves an important purpose in developing the E) I absolutely agree with you; when key plot
story. points are changed, it can add a fresh
perspective to the film.
62. A friend of yours wants to participate in a short 64. You finally find the book that you have been
story writing competition, but she is feeling looking for in a second-hand bookstore. It is
unsure about her writing skills. You know that more expensive than you expected, but you
she has been working hard on her writing and are determined to buy it due to its rarity and
has shown great improvement over time. So, significance to your collection. You want to ask
you say to encourage her: ---- for a discount. So you say: ----
A) Why don’t you just relax? It’s not the end of A) Can I exchange this book for another one in
the world if you don’t win. your store?
B) I think you need to practise writing regularly to B) Do you have customers who complain about
build your confidence. your prices?
C) I’m happy to read your story and offer C) Why are all the books in your store so
comments if you’d like. expensive?
D) I’ve no doubt that your hard work and D) Do you think this book is worth the price that
dedication will bring you success in the contest. you’re asking for?
E) If I were you, I’d try my luck in a poetry E) Could you possibly sell me this book at a lower
contest instead. price?
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