ASIDE

Aside

An aside is a dramatic device in which a character speaks to the audience. By convention the audience is to realize that the character's speech is unheard by the other characters on stage. It may be addressed to the audience expressly or represent an unspoken thought. An aside is usually a brief comment, rather than a speech, such as a monologue or soliloquy. Unlike a public announcement, it occurs within the context of the play. An aside is, by convention, a true statement of a character's thought; a character may be mistaken in an aside, but may not be dishonest.

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aside

Noun

  1. An incidental remark made quietly so as to be heard by the person to whom it is said and not by any others in the vicinity.

Adverb

  1. To or on one side so as to be out of the way.


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