Question
THERESA: I know what I’ll do. I’ll head straight for the
porch to watch the clouds build and the lightning flash.
I want to get a comfortable chair so I won’t have to sit
on the floor.
MOM: (In warning tone): Only if there are no tornado
warnings. Remember: “Rain may help our gardens
grow, But watch out when the strong winds blow.”
OLIVIA: That’s right. (Recites) “When the tornado sirens
sound, You are safest underground.”
Use the passage to answer the question.
How does the playwright use dramatic elements
to enhance the play? Explain your thoughts in 3–
5 sentences, using evidence from the passage to
support your ideas.
porch to watch the clouds build and the lightning flash.
I want to get a comfortable chair so I won’t have to sit
on the floor.
MOM: (In warning tone): Only if there are no tornado
warnings. Remember: “Rain may help our gardens
grow, But watch out when the strong winds blow.”
OLIVIA: That’s right. (Recites) “When the tornado sirens
sound, You are safest underground.”
Use the passage to answer the question.
How does the playwright use dramatic elements
to enhance the play? Explain your thoughts in 3–
5 sentences, using evidence from the passage to
support your ideas.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The playwright effectively employs dialogue and foreshadowing as dramatic elements to enhance the tension in the scene. Theresa expresses her desire to enjoy the storm by watching the clouds and lightning, creating a vivid image of her excitement. However, Mom's warning introduces a sense of urgency and concern, as she reminds Theresa about the dangers of severe weather with the phrase, “Only if there are no tornado warnings.” This contrast between Theresa's eagerness and Mom's caution highlights the potential danger and sets a foreboding tone. Olivia’s recitation of a cautionary rhyme further amplifies this tension, indicating that the characters are aware of the risks, thus engaging the audience and potentially foreshadowing a dramatic event related to the storm.