Question

read the excerpt from trifles.
sheriff. nothing here but kitchen things.
(the county attorney, after again looking around the kitchen, opens the door of a cupboard closet. he gets up on a chair and looks on a shelf. pulls his hand away, sticky.)
county attorney. heres a nice mess.
(the women draw nearer.)
how would an audio recording of this excerpt help establish the setting of the play?

• through an increase in volume at certain points in time
• through the dialogue spoken by each of the characters
• through the sound of a cupboard door opening
• through a change in the characters tones of voices

Explanation:

To determine how an audio recording establishes the setting, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Volume increase doesn't relate to setting (kitchen, cupboard).
• Option 2: Dialogue (e.g., "kitchen things") gives context but audio's sound effects (like cupboard door) are better for setting.
• Option 3: The sound of a cupboard door opening directly relates to the kitchen/cupboard setting described (County Attorney opens cupboard). This sound effect helps listeners visualize the kitchen and cupboard.
• Option 4: Tone of voice relates to mood/character, not setting.

Answer:

C. through the sound of a cupboard door opening