What is a soliloquy in Shakespearean drama?
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Correct answer: A speech in which a character voices inner thoughts aloud while alone
A soliloquy is a speech in which a character speaks their inner thoughts aloud while alone or believing themselves to be alone. It allows the audience direct insight into the character's private mind.
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