Shakespeare achieves exposition about the action in the scene with the stage directions in this excerpt. The directions indicate that a conflict is taking place and that characters are drawing their swords and engaging in a fight, setting the tone for the chaotic situation unfolding.
ABRAM.You lie.SAMPSON.Draw, if you be men. Gregory, remember thy washing blow.[_They fight._]BENVOLIO.Part, fools! put up your swords, you know not what you do.[_Beats down their swords._]Enter Tybalt.TYBALT.What, art thou drawn among these heartless hinds?Turn thee Benvolio, look upon thy death.QuestionUse the excerpt to answer the question.What does Shakespeare achieve with the stage directions in this excerpt?(1 point)ResponsesHe provides clues about what occurred in the past.He provides clues about what occurred in the past.He provides hints about how the story will end.He provides hints about how the story will end.He provides exposition about the action in the scene.He provides exposition about the action in the scene.He provides details about the plot’s resolution.He provides details about the plot’s resolution.
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He provides exposition about the action in the scene.