Read this excerpt from The Miracle Worker.ANNIE [CHEERILY]: I think God must owe me a resurrection.ANAGNOS [A BIT SHOCKED]: What?ANNIE [TAPS HER BROW]: Well, He keeps digging up that battle!ANAGNOS: That is not a proper thing to say, Annie. It is what I mean.ANNIE [MEEKLY]: Yes. But I know what I’m like, what’s this child like?Which element of drama does the author use with the words in brackets?
Answer
A
dialogue that reveals a sense of humor
B
stage directions that describe the scenery
C
stage directions that reveal emotion
D
dialogue that reveals a close friendship
Explanation
The bracketed phrases are stage directions that show how the characters speak or act. “Cheerily,” “a bit shocked,” and “meekly” reveal their emotions, so the best answer is stage directions that reveal emotion.
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