Understanding Soliloquy vs Aside: Revealing Inner Thoughts
English
Grade 7
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This worksheet explores the differences between soliloquies and asides, focusing on how these techniques reveal a character's inner thoughts. Designed for Grade 7 students to analyze and correct errors related to these literary devices.
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Understanding Soliloquy vs Aside: Revealing Inner Thoughts
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Introduction to Soliloquy and Aside
In drama, characters often reveal their inner thoughts to the audience through specific techniques. A soliloquy is a long speech delivered by a character alone on stage, expressing their innermost feelings. An aside is a brief remark made by a character directly to the audience or to themselves, which other characters do not hear. Both techniques help the audience understand a character’s true motives and emotions.
1.
What is the primary purpose of a soliloquy in a play?
[2 marks]2.
How does an aside differ from a soliloquy?
[2 marks]B
Error Correction Exercise
1. The character delivers a soliloquy when he is surrounded by other characters.
2. An aside is usually a lengthy speech that reveals inner thoughts.
3. The actor used a monologue to show his internal feelings.
4. During the play, she made an aside to the audience, expressing her true emotions.
5. A soliloquy is spoken directly to another character on stage.
6. The play's use of aside helps the audience understand what the character is really thinking.
7. Characters often exchange asides during conversations to hide their true intentions.
8. The director wanted to emphasize the character's inner conflict through a soliloquy.
9. An aside is typically directed at the other characters in the scene.
10. The audience learns about Hamlet’s thoughts through his soliloquies.
1.
Identify the errors in sentences 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 9, and correct them.
[6 marks]C
Analyzing Technique Usage
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.
1.
What literary technique is Shakespeare using here to reveal Hamlet's inner thoughts?
[1 mark]Aa) Soliloquy
Bb) Aside
Cc) Monologue
Dd) Dialogue
D
Creative Writing Prompt
Write a brief monologue (at least 15 lines) where a character reveals their inner thoughts about a difficult decision they must make.
1.
Create a soliloquy where your character discusses their feelings about a personal dilemma. Include clear emotional cues and inner conflict.
[4 marks]E
Summary and Reflection
Both soliloquies and asides serve to provide insight into a character’s inner world. A soliloquy is a longer speech delivered when the character is alone or believes they are alone, revealing deep feelings and thoughts. An aside is a brief remark made directly to the audience or oneself, often used for quick revelations or commentary. Recognizing these techniques helps us understand characters' true motives and emotions better.
1.
Write a short paragraph explaining how soliloquies and asides help the audience understand characters better.
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