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What role do stage directions play in understanding a play?

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Stage directions inject emotion and insight into the character’s personality.

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Summarize the interaction between Rudy and Alex in scene i.

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Rudy and his friend Alex are talking and teasing each other about what Rudy is going to say during his date and how he is going to pay for it.

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What does the stage direction on pg. 24 reveal about Mother and Juan’s relationship?

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Mother acts like his mother but has a soft spot for her little brother.

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What is the significance of mom’s aside in scene v?

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It shows that she is upset that Rudy is talking badly about her.

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What does the term 'discriminating' mean in the context of Patricia's use in scene vii?

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It refers to having excellent taste or judgment.

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How can stage directions enhance a reader's understanding of character emotions?

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They provide context and non-verbal cues that reveal deeper feelings and motivations.

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What is the importance of summarizing scenes in a play?

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Summarizing scenes helps to distill the main ideas and character interactions, making it easier to understand the overall narrative.

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How does the relationship between Mother and Juan reflect family dynamics?

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It illustrates a protective yet affectionate bond, highlighting the complexities of sibling relationships.

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What is an aside in a play, and why is it used?

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An aside is a remark made by a character that is intended to be heard by the audience but not by other characters, often used to reveal inner thoughts.

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What are the different meanings of the word 'discriminating'?

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1. Differentiating; analytical; 2. Having excellent taste or judgment; 3. In favor of or against a person or thing based on group; 4. Possessing distinctive features.