I did not know what to do. I could not afford to be seen walking with her, and I did not even want to-but on the other hand the flattery of those humble, hopeful turnings was not lost on me. A role was shaping for me I could not help playing. Which of the following best describes the speaker's tone?

A:troubled but intrigued***

B:friendly and outgoing

C:pleased but annoyed

D:hesitant and shy

In the play Crossroads: A Sad Vaudeville, the use of stage directions better helps the reader to?

A:observe the movements of a character.

B:envision inside the mind of a character

C:understand how a character responds to a certain situation

D:all of the above****

Thank you for your help

I agree with you for the first one.

Generally, for stage directions, I'd say A and C, but I haven't read that work, so it could be D. I just don't know.

I know I'm confused on that one. Thank you for your help..:o)

You're welcome. =)

For the first question, determining the speaker's tone can be done by analyzing the given passage. The speaker seems conflicted and uncertain about their actions. They mention that they cannot afford to be seen with someone, yet they also mention being flattered by the situation and imply that they end up having to play a role. Based on this, the best choice that describes the speaker's tone would be "troubled but intrigued."

Regarding the second question, the use of stage directions in a play like "Crossroads: A Sad Vaudeville" serves a number of purposes. They can help the reader observe the movements of a character, suggesting how they interact physically with others and their surroundings. Stage directions can also provide insights into a character's mental state or emotions, offering glimpses into their thoughts or inner workings. Additionally, stage directions can help readers understand how a character responds to specific situations. Considering that all of these purposes are fulfilled by stage directions in a play, the most accurate answer is "D: all of the above."

You're welcome! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.