Question

Based on how the stage directions are used in this excerpt from act I, scene I of Richard III, what is likely the main purpose of providing stage directions in a drama?

to provide information about how the characters should move or speak onstage
B.
to provide lines of dialogue for the characters
C.
to provide information to the audience about the setting of the play
D.
to provide the audience some insight into the motivations of the characters

Answer 1

A .

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Stage Directions are commands and auxiliary instructions which main purpose is to lead and help the actors position themselves on stage.

Stage Directions are also known as "blocking", which is is the accurate staging of actors to ease the production and performance of the drama.

They're also used to guide actors on how to shape their performances, choreographing the production to steer the emotional tone of it.

Thereby The First One.