Research Workshop: Writing and Presenting the Argumentative Essay, Part 2 — Cumulative exam
Question 20 • GA-Literature and Composition III
COUNTY ATTORNEY. Let’s talk about that later, Mr. Hale. I do want to talk about that, but tell now just what happened when you got to the house. HALE. I didn’t hear or see anything; I knocked at the door, and still it was all quiet inside. I knew they must be up, it was past eight o’clock. So I knocked again, and I thought I heard somebody say, “Come in.” I wasn’t sure, I’m not sure yet, but I opened the door—this door (indicating the door by which the two women are still standing), and there in that rocker—(pointing to it) sat Mrs. Wright. (They all look at the rocker.)
Answer
T
The audience would not have to infer the characters’ moods, which could make the characters seem more genuine.
T
The audience would actually see what the characters look like, which could alleviate unnecessary mystery.
T
The audience would not have to interpret the setting, which could make the conflict of the story more evident.
T
The audience would actually watch all of the characters turn to stare at the rocker, which could enhance the mood of the scene.
Explanation
The stage direction “They all look at the rocker” tells the actors to turn their attention toward the chair. In a performance, the audience would see this shared reaction, drawing attention to the rocker and adding tension to the moment. This supports choice D: watching the characters stare at the rocker can enhance the scene’s mood.
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