Question

read this excerpt from the miracle worker. (but she swallows over getting the ring on her finger, and cannot continue until she finds a woebegone joke.) which element of drama does the author use in this excerpt? dialogue that reveals background information stage directions that reveal emotion stage directions that describe the scenery dialogue that shows a sense of humor

Explanation:

The text in parentheses is stage directions. It shows the character's difficulty ("swallows over getting the ring on her finger") and need for a joke to continue, revealing emotion.

Answer:

stage directions that reveal emotion