Read the excerpt from Between the Silver and the Ash.The scene is a clearing in a forest. There are two or three trees toward the back of the stage. It is the middle of the day, but the tree canopy shades much of the clearing. We hear the sound of birds and a brook, and then footsteps. Kenneth enters, a sheet of paper in his hand, and looks around.
Answer
A
dialogue that reveals personalities
B
stage directions that set the scene
C
stage directions that reveal emotion
D
dialogue that shows background information
Explanation
The excerpt describes the setting: a forest clearing, trees, the time of day, and the sounds of birds and a brook. It also gives actors and stage directions, such as Kenneth entering and looking around. These details set the scene, so the best answer is B, stage directions that set the scene.
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