How can you change the direction of a sprite's movement?

To change the direction of a sprite's movement, it is essential to modify its x and y position values based on user input. This approach directly influences how the sprite navigates across the canvas or game area. By adjusting these position values, you can determine whether the sprite moves left, right, up, or down, effectively changing its movement direction.

For example, if a player presses an arrow key, you can detect that input and subsequently alter the sprite's x or y values to move it accordingly. This mechanism allows for smooth and responsive control of the sprite, creating an engaging user experience.

The other options do not directly address how movement direction is modified. Changing a sprite's texture would alter its appearance but not its movement direction. Resetting a sprite's position to the center places it at a fixed point on the screen, without influencing its trajectory. Modifying its speed variable affects how fast the sprite moves but does not dictate in which direction it travels. Therefore, adjusting the x and y position values in response to user input is the correct way to control a sprite's movement direction.