Literary Adaptations

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'adaptation' is a noun that refers to the process of changing or adjusting to fit a new situation or environment.

• The adaptation of the novel into a film stayed true to the original storyline.
• I heard they're making an adaptation of that book you like into a movie.
• The adaptation of the game for mobile was pretty cool.
• Her adaptation to the new job was seamless, showing her ability to adjust quickly.

noun A text or script of an opera, oratorio, cantata, or musical

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• The libretto for the opera was meticulously crafted by the renowned playwright.
• I heard the libretto for the musical is really catchy and fun.
• The libretto for that show is lit, you have to check it out.
• She wrote her own life's libretto, turning her experiences into a beautiful story.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

• The detective's Holmesian deduction skills were unmatched in the department.
• She has a real Holmesian knack for solving puzzles.
• That guy is like a Holmesian genius when it comes to solving mysteries.
• Her Holmesian attention to detail helped her uncover the truth.

noun a change or adjustment to fit a new situation or environment

• The adaption of the novel into a screenplay required careful attention to detail.
• I heard they're making an adaption of that book we read in school.
• The adaption of that song into a remix was fire!
• His adaption to the new job was seamless, like he had been doing it for years.