"Sorry, Wrong Number" Questions

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Read the stage directions in lines 28-29. How do they describe Mrs. Stevenson's character? In your own words, how do you characterize Mrs. Stevenson from this description?

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The exposition of a plot usually introduces the setting and major characters and basic information about the conflict. What is the setting, major characters, and basic conflict of the drama?

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The characters in this drama are located in different settings. Based on the stage directions in lines 110-125, describe what the audience is seeing onstage.

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Stage directions help actors know what emotions to convey and help readers visualize those emotions. Reread lines 176-182 and identify the stage directions that reveal how Mrs. Stevenson feels. Why might she feel that way?

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Reread lines 194-200. What does Mrs. Stevenson do to attempt to resolve the conflict?

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Reread lines 337-349. It's clear that Officer Duffy does not believe or is not impressed with Mrs. Stevenson's pleas. So how do these lines help create suspense?

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Look at lines 415-439. Identify some words that show what Duffy is doing. What do his actions reveal about him in these lines?

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What is the drama's climax? What is the resolution?