Question

the pancakes
setting: monday afternoon, in the school cafeteria.
scene 2
jim: is that a pancake you are eating, peter?
peter: yes. it is the special today. they taste delicious.
jim: then you wont mind if i take a bite. i am famished.
peter: yeah, sure. (peter looks on nervously.)
jim: wow. you were right. they were delicious.
how do stage directions help develop the scene?
a. they describe the setting of the scene.
b. they describe the theme of the scene.
c. they affect the movement of the scene.
d. they show how the characters must act.

Explanation:

The stage direction here is "(Peter looks on nervously.)", which specifies how Peter behaves in the scene, guiding his manner of acting. Option A is incorrect because the setting is already stated separately. Option B is incorrect as this direction does not relate to the scene's theme. Option C is incorrect because it does not describe movement, but rather a demeanor.

Answer:

D. They show how the characters must act.