Question

what do the stage directions in a play tell the reader?
○ how long the play will be and how the plot is divided into sections
○ who speaks each line of dialogue and in which order in a scene
○ who will be appearing in each act of the play and who they are
○ the setting, the characters actions, and the characters expressions

Explanation:

Stage directions in a play provide non-dialogue details that guide the reader/actor about the physical elements of the performance, including where the scene takes place, what characters are doing, and how they are conveying emotions through expressions. The other options describe elements like play structure, dialogue order, and character casting, which are not the purpose of stage directions.

Answer:

the setting, the characters' actions, and the characters' expressions