Question

In scene 1, Samson bites his thumb at Abram. He uses an aside to ask Gregory if the law is on their side. What is an aside?

А
when a character walks off the side of the stage
B
when the character elbows another character in the side
С
when the character speaks directly to the audience or specifically to one character (like a secret)
D
when the character uses blank verse

Answer 1

Answer: C. when the character speaks directly to the audience or specifically to one character (like a secret)

Explanation: usually when spoken aside, the audience hears what is being said, however the characters them selves are oblivious and haven't heard what is being said, since it is not intended for their ears.