Question

What are the purposes of an aside in a drama?

Select all that apply.
to allow one character to comment on the ongoing scene
to give one character a long speech to express his or her thoughts and feelings
to show two characters in a group having a private conversation
to provide background information about the setting

Answer 1

The purposes of an aside in a drama are as follows:

1. to allow one character to comment on the ongoing scene

2. to give one character a long speech to express his or her thoughts and feelings

3. to provide background information about the setting

So, the correct options are:

- to allow one character to comment on the ongoing scene

- to give one character a long speech to express his or her thoughts and feelings

- to provide background information about the setting