Read this excerpt from The Miracle Worker. ANAGNOS: . . . It will no doubt be difficult for you there, Annie. But it has been difficult for you at our school too, hm? Gratifying, yes, when you came to us and could not spell your name, to accomplish so much here in a few years, but always an Irish battle. For independence.

Which element of drama does the author use in this excerpt?

dialogue that reveals emotions
stage directions that describe the scenery
stage directions that describe emotions
dialogue that reveals background information

Dialogue that reveals background information.

Explanation:

"The Miracle Worker" is about Helen Keller and how she overcomes her disabilities through the help of her teacher Miss Annie Sullivan. The story mainly revolves around the character of Annie Sullivan and her struggles trying to help Helen to learn things despite her physical disabilities of being blind and deaf.

In the given excerpt, the author presents the dialogue of Anagnos telling Annie the many obstacles that they had endured and overcome with her when she first came to their school. And in this recollection of how difficult it was also for Annie and the accomplishment that she had achieved, the play presents or uses the dialogue to reveal or provide a piece of background information about Annie.

Thus, the correct answer is the last/ fourth option.

i do not know what the passage is but i can give some examples

1. repetitive phrases may be used to create a emphasizing tone

2. pauses in sentences are used to create a dramatic effect but can also be suspenseful

3. using lots of exclamation marks and loud speech such as words in all caps can be creating a excited or possibly angry tone.

4. using lots of questioning phrases my mean that they are in suspicion of something.

5. using lots of questionable statements or questions can imply of a sneeky or sly tone.