Listening to a story can affect understanding dramatically. There are several ways it can do this:
The emphasis put on particular words, phrases, or sentences can point out something or illustrate something that a reader may not have noticed.
When different intonations are used for different characters it can reveal in more depth a character's emotions.
The speed at which particular passages or dialogue is read can affect the way a listener visualizes the action.
Using accent correctly can help a listener understand or interpret the way a non-native speaker views the world, or can reveal what particular words are meant to sound like.
When writing your response, keep these things in mind.
His confidence is transformed by the crowd’s response.
Scotty is described as being a "quavering husk...just moments before." This shows his lack of confidence and anxiety about being on stage. Once the crowd's enthusiasm and excitement for his performance reached him, it is described as "lifting him off his stool...unleashing something strong, charismatic, and fierce." This change in his demeanor shows his confidence grow in response the crowd.
By being hostile towards people her way