Question

Which of the following is a purpose of stage directions?

to list the characters of the play



to describe the setting of a scene



to suggest a character’s feelings to the actor



to tell what the characters are saying to each other

Answer 1

to describe the setting of a scene

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

B. To describe the setting of a scene. Stage directions often describe the setting, as well as what the characters are doing. They do not ever contain direct dialogue, as that is spoken by the characters themselves. Stage directions only appear in the transcript of plays, is in an actual play the set and nonverbal action is visible.