CHARACTERS:

Question

DELIA
HANNAH

Stage Set: The backdrop shows a playground at dusk. Two girls are sitting on the swing set.

(DELIA and HANNAH swing back and forth until DELIA breaks the silence.)
DELIA: I can't believe that summer is almost over . . . .
(HANNAH nods in agreement.)
DELIA: I'm going to miss you at my new school.
HANNAH: (in almost an inaudible whisper) I'm going to miss you, too.
DELIA: You know . . . you know we'll still be able to see each other, right? Just because we're going to different schools doesn't mean that we can't still be friends.
HANNAH: Yeah.
DELIA: Good. So let's not waste time, and let's head over to Mr. Ivanovich's before he closes!
(Both girls race out of the park.)

Passage 2

I stared at the empty side of the room that once was my sister's. She had taken almost everything to college except for the poster of her favorite band. She must be eating dinner right now because she always gets hungry at this time, I thought as I looked at the time on the clock. She must be out making a ton of new friends at college. There's no way she's going to come back. College is definitely going to change her, and she won't want to hang out with her lame middle school sister. There will be no more baking cookies or ice skating . . . . I fought back the tears that were threatening to trickle down my cheek.

How do the different types of dialogue help develop both the play and the story?
A.
In the play, Delia and Hannah's conversation reveals the location of the playground. In the story, the narrator's thoughts shows how far away her sister's college is from home.
B.
In the play, Delia and Hannah express their concern over wasting time. In the story, the narrator is worried that her sister will not eat dinner on time.
C.
In the play, Delia and Hannah's friendship is shown through their conversation. In the story, the relationship between sisters is revealed through the narrator's internal dialogue.
D.
In the play, the conversation between Delia and Hannah suggests that their friendship is in trouble. In the story, the narrator thinks that college will change her sister for the worst.

Answer 1

C. In the play, Delia and Hannah's friendship is shown through their conversation. In the story, the relationship between sisters is revealed through the narrator's internal dialogue.

This option accurately captures how the dialogue in both the play and the story develops their respective themes. In the play, Delia and Hannah's conversation reflects their strong bond and commitment to maintaining their friendship despite attending different schools. In the story, the narrator's internal thoughts convey her emotional struggle with her sister's departure, highlighting the special relationship they shared and her fears about the changes that college will bring. The contrast between the openness of the play's dialogue and the private reflections of the story enhances the understanding of both friendships and familial relationships.