Question

question 8
how does the reader know that the passage is a drama rather than narrative prose?
○ a. dialogue and stage directions, rather than narrative description, are used to convey the action.
○ b. elements of plot and setting are used to engage the reader.
○ c. the number of characters speaking in the scene is limited to only a few at a time.
○ d. there are many examples of complex vocabulary and figurative language.

Explanation:

Drama uses dialogue (characters' spoken words) and stage directions (instructions about actions, settings, etc.) to show the story. Narrative prose relies more on descriptive text. Option A correctly highlights this key difference. Option B is incorrect as both drama and narrative prose use plot and setting. Option C is wrong because the number of speakers isn't a defining feature. Option D is incorrect as complex vocabulary and figurative language can be in both.

Answer:

A. Dialogue and stage directions, rather than narrative description, are used to convey the action.