Question 1: What inferred action is suggested by the actor 'fidgets' and 'avoids eye contact'?

Answer: Nervousness or anxiety

Question 2: Identify a stage direction in the extract that indicates a change in the character's emotional state.

Answer: The actor's movements becoming more relaxed

Question 3: Correct the following statement: 'The actor's entry shows confidence because they 'glance nervously at the floor'.'

Answer: The actor's hesitant entry suggests nervousness, not confidence.

Question 4: Explain how stage directions help the audience understand a character's internal feelings without explicit dialogue.

Answer: See full answer key

Question 5: Identify the technique used when the stage directions describe the actor 'glancing nervously'.

Answer: b) Inference

Question 6: Provide a brief example of a stage direction that could imply a character's secret anxiety without stating it directly.

Answer: The character presses their fingers together nervously or avoids their gaze.

Question 7: Determine whether the following stage direction is correct: 'The actor casually leans on the table, indicating confidence.' If incorrect, explain why.

Answer: Incorrect; leaning casually does not necessarily indicate confidence, it could suggest relaxion or boredom depending on context.

Question 8: Create a brief stage direction that implies the character is hiding their true emotions during a tense scene.

Answer: The character presses their lips together tightly and avoids eye contact.

Question 9: Analyse why it is important for actors to interpret stage directions that suggest inferred actions rather than explicit commands.

Answer: See full answer key