Question

ow do the italicized stage directions contribute to the text as a whole?


They give the audience an idea of how each character reacts to the idea of Alfredo and Ana opening a new café.


They convey the emotions of the characters to the audience by showing how they react to events and to other characters.


They show the audience how each character reacts to the news that Alfredo has lost his construction job.


They show how the younger children are very active and excited about having finished school for the day.
Read the passage and answer the following questions.



Café Ana

Answer 1

They convey the emotions of the characters to the audience by showing how they react to events and to other characters.

Explanation: Stage directions describe actions, expressions, and tone that reveal characters’ feelings and responses, helping the audience understand emotional context beyond the dialogue.