Dramatic Conventions (E1)

What is the purpose of the stage directions in line 1 and lines 4-5?

• They tell you where the play is set at.

• They help to establish a mood.

Based on the dialogue and stage directions, which of the following best describes the mood of the scene?

• calm

• angry

• amused

• tense

All of Ensign Adams's lines end in exclamation points. What does that tell you?

• He wants to make sure he is heard.

• He is nervous and afraid.

Based on the dialogue and stage directions, who is most likely in charge?

• Ensign Adams

• Lieutenant Jenkins

• Captain Ruiz

In the line 6 stage directions, why does Captain Ruiz motion with her hand?

• to stop Adams from continuing

• to show her frustration with Adams

What do the stage directions and dialogue in lines 6-8 reveal about Captain Ruiz?

• She is unsure what to do next.

• She is calm, cool, and clear-headed.

Which stage directions would come before the line of dialogue?

Sophie: I've been looking forward to hiking this trail for weeks!

• [Pointing. With great excitement.]

• [Revving the engine, which makes a loud, sputtering, coughing noise.]

• [Pulling on a backpack and looking at a map.]

• [Fumbling nervously with a folder full of papers.]

• [Yawns and stretches.]

Which stage directions would come before the line of dialogue?

Keith: The documents you requested are somewhere in this folder...

• [Pointing. With great excitement.]

• [Revving the engine, which makes a loud, sputtering, coughing noise.]

• [Pulling on a backpack and looking at a map.]

• [Fumbling nervously with a folder full of papers.]

• [Yawns and stretches.]

Which stage directions would come before the line of dialogue?

Mei: Wow! This engine sounds really rough! How old is it again?

• [Pointing. With great excitement.]

• [Revving the engine, which makes a loud, sputtering, coughing noise.]

• [Pulling on a backpack and looking at a map.]

• [Fumbling nervously with a folder full of papers.]

• [Yawns and stretches.]

Which stage directions would come before the line of dialogue?

Alex: That was the best night's sleep I have ever had!

• [Pointing. With great excitement.]

• [Revving the engine, which makes a loud, sputtering, coughing noise.]

• [Pulling on a backpack and looking at a map.]

• [Fumbling nervously with a folder full of papers.]

• [Yawns and stretches.]