Question

read this excerpt from the miracle worker. annie: oh, in grownups you have to, mr. anagnos. i mean in children it just seems a little - precocious, can i use that word? anagnos: only if you can spell it. which element of drama does the author use in this excerpt? dialogue that reveals personalities stage directions that set the scene stage directions that reveal emotion dialogue with background information

Explanation:

The excerpt contains a conversation (dialogue) between Annie and Anagnos. Annie's question about using the word "precocious" and Anagnos' response about spelling it show aspects of their personalities. Annie seems eager to use a more advanced word, and Anagnos has a somewhat strict or testing approach (by making her spell it). There are no stage directions (like descriptions of setting or emotions through non - dialogue text) in this excerpt. Also, there is no background information given in the dialogue.

Answer:

dialogue that reveals personalities