For what purpose might a playwright include stage directions? Check all of the boxes that apply.

to establish the time period

to describe a character's thoughts

to build the setting

to describe a character's appearance

to indicate dialogue

to direct actions that take place offstage

to direct actions that take place onstage

to specify lighting or sound effects

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Jadiel Parsons

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15 May, 12:35

For what purpose might a playwright include stage directions? Check all of the boxes that apply.

to establish the time period

to describe a character's thoughts

to build the setting

to describe a character's appearance

to indicate dialogue

to direct actions that take place offstage

to direct actions that take place onstage

to specify lighting or sound effects

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Alisa Williamson · Answer 1

The best answers for this question would be the following:

to establish the time period

to build the setting

to indicate dialogue

to direct actions that take place offstage

to direct actions that take place onstage

to specify lighting or sound effects

All of these are theater signals that will signal the cue of the actors, as well as the production team.