Elements of drama

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What is an aside?

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A comment or look made by a character directly to the audience where the other characters can’t “hear” or “see” what is going on.

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What is a soliloquy?

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An uninterrupted speech given by one character where the character is talking to himself/herself.

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What is dialogue?

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A conversation between two or more characters.

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What is a monologue?

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An uninterrupted speech given by one character, often directed at other characters.

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What is the purpose of an aside in drama?

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To provide insight into a character's thoughts or feelings that other characters are not aware of.

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How does a soliloquy differ from a monologue?

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A soliloquy is specifically a speech where a character speaks to themselves, while a monologue can be directed at other characters.

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In which type of drama element does a character express their inner thoughts aloud?

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Soliloquy.

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What is the role of dialogue in a play?

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To develop characters and advance the plot through conversations.

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Can an aside be used for comedic effect?

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Yes, as it allows characters to share humorous thoughts with the audience.

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What is the difference between dialogue and an aside?

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Dialogue involves conversation between characters, while an aside is directed to the audience.