Read the following excerpt from a play:DEV enters stage left. He is a large, bearded man who carries his hefty axe as if it weighs nothing.NARRATOR It's 5:30, and the door of the McGurney household swings open.DEV (Thumbing axe mischievously) All right, kids! Line up — time for haircuts! (breaks a smile)ALICE and MEGAN (Squealing) Ahhh! Daddy's home!How does the author most clearly convey the sense that Dev is being playful?A.By describing gestures or expressions in the stage directionsB.By using props that fit the setting and actionC.By providing background information through a narratorD.By assigning roles based on physical characteristicsSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following excerpt from a play:High school gym decorated for a dance, characters milling around the dance floor; DEV enters stage left dressed in a powder-blue ruffled tuxedo.MEGAN (With horror) Dev! I thought you were kidding when you said you would wear that!DEV (Backs away slowly, hanging his head) What was I thinking?!DEV runs off, stage left.How does the author most clearly convey the sense that Dev feels embarrassed?A.By including stage directions that indicate Dev's body languageB.By indicating when characters enter and leave the stageC.By describing Dev's costume in the stage notesD.By using scenery to support the settingSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

The stage direction type that instructs the actor something they need to DO. Or something that needs to happen in the play. *1 pointSettingActionEmphasisOuterInner

In a drama, what are stage directions ?nonverbal gestures between the main characterswritten comments about how or where the action happensa map indicating where seats are locateda conversation among the actors and the director

Select the correct answer.Read the excerpt adapted from Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce:The wide playgrounds were swarming with boys playing football. All were shouting and the captains urged them on with strong cries. The evening air was pale and chilly, and the greasy leather ball flew like a heavy bird through the grey light. He kept on the edge of his line, out of sight of his captain, out of the reach of the rude feet, pretending to run now and then. His body felt small and he did his best to hide in plain sight.Which mood does the author develop with syntax and diction? A. sarcastic B. angry C. joyful D. gloomy

What is the job of the actor?to interpret how a character sounds and actsto describe the surroundings and feelings of the characterto move scenery on the stageto write a play script