Soliloquy vs Aside: Revealing Inner Thoughts
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GCSE
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A worksheet exploring the use of soliloquy and aside as techniques for revealing a character's inner thoughts, tailored for GCSE students.
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Soliloquy vs Aside: Revealing Inner Thoughts
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Introduction to Soliloquy and Aside
HAMLET: To be, or not to be—that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing end them. To die—to sleep, No more; and by a sleep to say we end The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to: 'tis a consummation Devoutly to be wish'd.
1.
Identify whether this extract is a soliloquy or an aside, and justify your answer.
[2 marks]2.
Explain the purpose of using a soliloquy in this context.
[2 marks]B
Differences Between Soliloquy and Aside
A soliloquy is a speech delivered by a character alone on stage, revealing their inner thoughts to the audience. An aside is a brief remark directed to the audience or other characters, often meant to be unnoticed by others on stage.
1.
List two key differences between a soliloquy and an aside.
[2 marks]2.
In a play, why might a playwright choose an aside over a soliloquy?
[2 marks]C
Analysis of Technique
MACBETH: The time has been, my senses would have cool'd To hear a night-shriek; and my fell of hair Would at a dismal treatise come like factious to my thoughts, Cannot be once struct with fear; but it will, And take the present horror from the time, Which is so mortal, that I can say 'tis not so deep.'
1.
Identify the specific technique Macbeth uses to express his inner thoughts and feelings.
[2 marks]2.
Explain how this technique helps the audience understand Macbeth's mental state.
[2 marks]D
Creative Writing Prompt
Write a brief monologue (around 15 lines) for a character who is contemplating a difficult decision. Use language that reveals their inner thoughts and feelings.
1.
Create a character sketch outlining their personality and the situation they face.
[10 marks]2.
Include at least three techniques (e.g., metaphor, rhetorical question, repetition) to express their inner conflict.
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