1. Read this passage from a play: HANS: (sarcastically) Melanie. A pleasure, as always. MELANIE: Hans. [Folds her arms and slouches in her chair.] I'm
ever so pleased to see you again. Based on the stage directions, what can
you most clearly infer?
O. That Melanie is excited to see Hans
That Melanie doesn't like Hans
That Hans likes Melanie a lot
That Hans is going to trick Melanie

it creates a visual picture of the man.

it conveys what the scene sounds like.

it describes the actions of the boy.

it reveals the poet’s opinion of the characters.

it encourages readers to care for the characters.

whether dad arrives in time for the game depends on his conference. subject

the answer that is correct is the last option.

learning how to embrace the effects of colonialism is one of the central ideas of the play.