Question

When Hamlet speaks in an aside, he _____. Select all that apply.

reveals his private thoughts
expects a response from other characters
asks himself a rhetorical question
speaks quickly and briefly

Answer 1

Reveals his private thoughts

Answer 2

The correct answer is: reveals his private thoughts.

An aside is a term used in drama and theater, which happens when a character's dialogue is spoken but not heard by the other actors on the stage.

In an aside, the character speaks to the audience, it is usually a brief comment, rather than a speech. It may be addressed to the audience expressly or represent a thought.