You have been comparing and contrasting a staged version of “Stranded” with the original story. Now you will analyze the story directly. Read the following excerpt from “Stranded.” Imagine that you are an actor in a staged version of this scene. Select two phrases or sentences that include details about movement or tone of voice that you should include in your performance.

"The sweltering afternoon sun beat down mercilessly upon the road, browning their faces and the sad, parched grasses along the roadside." "Steve's boots crunched heavily along the gravel shoulder." "With each step, the noise rankled slightly more." "Ramon wiped a trickle of sweat from his temple and shifted the cat carrier to his right hand." "(Its occupant made a single vocal protest.)"