In Elizabethan drama, a 'Soliloquy' is distinguished from an 'Aside' by which factor?
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Correct answer: The character is alone on stage expressing their inner thoughts
A soliloquy is a speech delivered by a character alone on stage, revealing private motives or internal conflict to the audience. An aside, by contrast, is a brief remark made while other characters are present — only the audience hears it, not the other characters on stage.
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