Praxis 5001 Practice Exams Practice Question
(This leaves FATHER alone at the table, as MRS. ARMSTRONG drones on in the background. He is obviously disgruntled about this situation and after a moment he gets up, takes hat and coat from rack at the door, and exits out the door.) MRS. ARMSTRONG: You'll have to get someone to push the baby angels on, otherwise they get in each other's way and bend their wings. Bob could do that, and he could keep an eye on the shepherds too. Oh, another thing about the angel choir. Don't let them wear lipstick. They think because it's a play... (doorbell buzzes or chime.) The highlighted portions of the passage are best identified as which of the following structural elements of drama?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The highlighted portions of the passage serve as **stage directions**, providing essential instructions for actors and indicating actions or emotions, such as FATHER's exit and MRS. ARMSTRONG's instructions.
Option A, **setting**, refers to the time and place of the play, which is not addressed in the highlighted text.
Option C, **dialogue**, consists of spoken lines between characters, but the highlighted parts include actions rather than spoken words.
Option D, **aside**, involves a character speaking directly to the audience, which does not apply here, as the highlighted text focuses on stage actions rather than direct address.
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