GCELiterature in EnglishDrama Analysis2024

Which of the following best describes the function of a soliloquy in drama?

AIt allows a character to speak his innermost thoughts aloud, unheard by other characters on stageCORRECT
BIt is a long speech delivered by one character to persuade another
CIt is a commentary delivered by the chorus between scenes
DIt is a conversation between two characters that reveals the theme
AI
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Why the answer is A, and why the others tempt you.
A soliloquy is a theatrical device in which a character speaks his private thoughts aloud while alone on stage or while other characters are assumed not to hear. This technique gives the audience direct access to the character's inner world, unlike an aside or a dialogue.
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