Question

MOM: Now, kids, teasing isn’t going to solve anything. We’re a family. Let’s put our heads together and think of a way to help Mitch feel more comfortable during a storm so he’ll join us on the porch. (As family members get into a huddle, thunder rumbles*. [See Production Notes for all stage directions followed by asterisks.] MITCHELL looks around and sneaks off to bedroom, where he curls up on the bed.)  

Question:
Use the excerpt to answer the question. What does the playwright achieve with the stage directions? (1 point)  

Responses:
( ) He provides clues as to what Mom hopes to achieve.

( ) He provides exposition about character behavior.

( ) He provides details about the plot’s climax.

( ) He provides clues as to why Mitchell feels the way he does.

Answer 1

(✔) He provides exposition about character behavior.

The stage directions show what MITCHELL does (sneaks off, curls up), revealing his actions and emotional state rather than explaining why or giving plot-climax details.