Explanation of the impact stage directions (real answers only)

Which best explains the symbolism of changing weather in "the jilting of granny weatherall"?

Read the excerpt from the time traveler's guide to elizabethan england.simon forman, who does attend plague sufferers, is a rare exception: this is because he has himself survived the disease and believes he cannot catch it again. however, his remedy amounts to little more than avoiding eating onions and keeping warm. he has a recipe for getting rid of the plague sores that will afflict you afterward if you survive the disease; but that is a very big "if.” it seems the best advice is provided by nicholas bownd in his book medicines for the plague: "in these dangerous times god must be our only defense.”which lines best summarize the excerpt?

In what part of play’s structure do you usually get a feel for the characters and setting a)denouement b)exposition c)rising action d)falling action