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JAMB Literature in English 2003 Question 19

Question 19

Drama: General

In literary convention, 'aside' is used to

  1. A.make a pointed remark
  2. B.emphasize scenes as different from acts
  3. C.distinguish between events
  4. D.gossip about other characters
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Answer: A (make a pointed remark)

Explanation

An aside is a short remark a character makes to the audience, unheard by the others on stage, to reveal a thought or comment pointedly.