Final answer:
The appropriate dynamic signs for the story are pp for 'Wake up!', p for 'whispered', mp for 'Ron to his brother', and mf for 'Steven', representing varying levels of softness in volume.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks to identify the appropriate dynamic signs for the given story passage. In music, dynamic signs indicate the volume at which a note, phrase, or piece of music should be played. Here is the assignment of dynamic signs:
- pp (pianissimo) - 'Wake up!' - typically this would not be used as it indicates very soft music, but if one imagines the story being like a quest where the first part is very stealthy and secret, it could fit.
- p (piano) - 'whispered' - whispering is soft speaking, hence 'p' is the most fitting.
- mp (mezzo-piano) - 'Ron to his brother' - this indicates a moderately soft tone, which might be used as Ron is trying to be quiet but also needs to make sure his brother hears him.
- mf (mezzo-forte) - 'Steven' - when Ron addresses Steven directly, he could slightly increase his volume, indicating 'mf' to suggest a bit more urgency but still not loud.