Question

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.

Which element of drama does the author use in this excerpt?

dialogue that reveals personalities
stage directions that set the scene
stage directions that reveal emotion
dialogue that shows background information

Answer 1

stage directions that set the scene

The passage describes the setting (clearing, trees, time of day, sounds) and actions (footsteps, Kenneth entering) rather than spoken dialogue or explicit emotional statements.