Dramatic Devices

Question 1

Aside

Answer 1

A short speech or remark given by a character, which is supposed to be unheard by other characters on the stage.

Question 2

Soliloquy

Answer 2

A speech delivered by a character alone on the stage, and the characters able to talk to themselves. Also used to inform the audience of the character state of mind.

Question 3

Chorus

Answer 3

A character or group of characters who give comments on the play which link acts or foreshadow coming events.

Question 4

Pathos

Answer 4

A quality that evokes, pity or sadness.