Question

To express his meaning directly to the reader, the playwright uses dialogue and _____.

plot
structure
stage directions
style

Answer 1

The correct answer would be stage directions.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

To express his meaning directly to the reader, the playwright uses dialogue and "plot". In fact, both dialogue and plot are the most important parts of a play, because they allow the viewer/reader to identify with the characters.