Question

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review the play. then answer the question.
scene 1
a path in the woods in the nature park, later that morning.
the students search for an animal or plant to draw for their field
journals. some explore the ground, some lift rocks, others lift logs.
marshall has binoculars around his neck. novee is already
sketching in her field journal. jordan is looking nervous, worried
that every spider in the park will descend on him.
mr. walden: okay, everybody, listen up. to help you prepare your
mind as you search for a plant or animal you want to draw, i suggest
you try a technique called “find a rainbow.” it will help you lower
your stress, focus, and explore your surroundings in a new way.
stage directions to show that novee
is a restless and easily distracted
character?
click or tap the correct answer.
novee, 7th grader, easily
distracted, always in motion,
talented drawer
novee is bouncing her leg
and doodling to stay focused.
novee stops flexing her
fingers.
novee: (calmly) please don’t
freak out, jordan, but there’s
a spider crawling on your
back

Explanation:

• Option A just describes Novee's traits but doesn't show her being restless through stage directions.
• Option B shows Novee's leg - bouncing (a sign of restlessness) and doodling (an attempt to stay focused which implies she is easily distracted) through stage directions.
• Option C only shows a moment of stopping a movement, not restlessness.
• Option D is more about Novee's interaction with Jordan rather than showing her own restlessness and distractibility.

Answer:

B. NOVEE is bouncing her leg and doodling to stay focused.