Question

How does a soliloquy differ from an aside

Answer 1

soliloquy: an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play. aside: a remark or passage by a character in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by the other characters in the play.

Answer 2

A soliloquy is a type of monologue that is used as a literary device, most often in drama, where a character on stage reflects on intimate topics in an honest and direct manner. The soliloquy is typically assumed to not be heard by other characters on stage. An aside is typically a remark or a short form of reflection expressly directed to the audience.