Use the excerpt from You Can Never Tell by George Bernard Shaw to answer the question.

Question

PHILIP (rising with grave politeness). Come, Dolly. (He gives her his arm.)
DOLLY. Good morning. (They go together to the door with perfect dignity.)
VALENTINE (overwhelmed with remorse). Oh, stop, stop. (They halt and turn, arm in arm.)
You make me feel a perfect beast.
DOLLY. That's your conscience: not us.
How does the relationship among the dramatic elements in this except advance the plot?
(1 point)
• by using dialogue and stage directions to create tension
• by using the inner thoughts of the characters and the setting of the play to create sympathy from the audience
• by using character actions to establish spectacle
• by using spectacle to hint at the overall emotions of the characters

Answer 1

The relationship among the dramatic elements in this excerpt advances the plot by using dialogue and stage directions to create tension.

The dialogue between the characters shows an emotional conflict, particularly Valentine's feelings of remorse, while the stage directions illustrate the composed demeanor of Philip and Dolly, creating a contrast that heightens the tension in the scene. This tension propels the narrative forward as it suggests unresolved issues and conflicts among the characters that need to be addressed.