Read the excerpt from part one of Trifles . SHERIFF ( unbuttoning his overcoat and stepping away from the stove as if to the beginning of official business ) : How does the use of the word “official” in this stage direction affect the mood of the scene?
Answer
A
It suggests that the Sheriff is an honest man with great integrity.
B
It suggests that the Sheriff is pretending to know what he is doing.
C
It suggests that the Sheriff is very experienced with crimes of this sort.
D
It suggests that the Sheriff is going to attempt to act professionally.