Question
What is the main difference between a monologue and a soliloquy?(1 point)
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A soliloquy is spoken by a narrator.
A soliloquy is spoken by a narrator.
In a soliloquy, the speaker assumes they cannot be heard.
In a soliloquy, the speaker assumes they cannot be heard.
A monologue advances the plot by revealing the speaker’s secret feelings.
A monologue advances the plot by revealing the speaker’s secret feelings.
In a monologue, the speaker assumes they cannot be heard.
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A soliloquy is spoken by a narrator.
A soliloquy is spoken by a narrator.
In a soliloquy, the speaker assumes they cannot be heard.
In a soliloquy, the speaker assumes they cannot be heard.
A monologue advances the plot by revealing the speaker’s secret feelings.
A monologue advances the plot by revealing the speaker’s secret feelings.
In a monologue, the speaker assumes they cannot be heard.
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The main difference between a monologue and a soliloquy is that **in a soliloquy, the speaker assumes they cannot be heard**. A soliloquy is typically a reflective speech given by a character alone on stage, expressing their inner thoughts and feelings, while a monologue can be directed at other characters and might involve more plot advancement.
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Why would a playwright use a soliloquy instead of a monologue?(1 point)
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to give the audience historical context about the setting of the play
to give the audience historical context about the setting of the play
to reveal the character’s true motivation and most honest feelings
to reveal the character’s true motivation and most honest feelings
to inform the audience about how one character feels about another
to inform the audience about how one character feels about another
to develop an idea the playwright wants the audience to know about
to develop an idea the playwright wants the audience to know about
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to give the audience historical context about the setting of the play
to give the audience historical context about the setting of the play
to reveal the character’s true motivation and most honest feelings
to reveal the character’s true motivation and most honest feelings
to inform the audience about how one character feels about another
to inform the audience about how one character feels about another
to develop an idea the playwright wants the audience to know about
to develop an idea the playwright wants the audience to know about
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A playwright would use a soliloquy **to reveal the character’s true motivation and most honest feelings**. Soliloquies allow characters to express their thoughts and emotions directly to the audience, providing deeper insight into their internal conflicts and motivations.
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What is dramatic irony?(1 point)
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a contrast between a character’s expectations and the audience’s knowledge
a contrast between a character’s expectations and the audience’s knowledge
the use of language to mock, ridicule, or criticize
the use of language to mock, ridicule, or criticize
a contrast between what is expected and what happens
a contrast between what is expected and what happens
the use of humor, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose or criticize people
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a contrast between a character’s expectations and the audience’s knowledge
a contrast between a character’s expectations and the audience’s knowledge
the use of language to mock, ridicule, or criticize
the use of language to mock, ridicule, or criticize
a contrast between what is expected and what happens
a contrast between what is expected and what happens
the use of humor, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose or criticize people
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Dramatic irony is **a contrast between a character’s expectations and the audience’s knowledge**. It occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not, leading to a heightened emotional response to the unfolding events.
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What is satire?(1 point)
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the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people
when a character says the opposite of what they actually mean
when a character says the opposite of what they actually mean
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to entertain an audience
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to entertain an audience
a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens
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the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people
when a character says the opposite of what they actually mean
when a character says the opposite of what they actually mean
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to entertain an audience
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to entertain an audience
a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens
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Satire is **the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people**. It often targets social conventions, politics, or various societal issues, aiming to provoke thought and change.
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Who is most likely to write dramatic satire?(1 point)
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an author who disapproves of values held by certain people in society
an author who disapproves of values held by certain people in society
an author who appreciates recent positive changes in society
an author who appreciates recent positive changes in society
an author who sees things wrong with society and is not sure who to blame
an author who sees things wrong with society and is not sure who to blame
an author who hopes to bring attention to people who behave admirably in a negative environment
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an author who disapproves of values held by certain people in society
an author who disapproves of values held by certain people in society
an author who appreciates recent positive changes in society
an author who appreciates recent positive changes in society
an author who sees things wrong with society and is not sure who to blame
an author who sees things wrong with society and is not sure who to blame
an author who hopes to bring attention to people who behave admirably in a negative environment
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The person most likely to write dramatic satire is **an author who disapproves of values held by certain people in society**. Satire typically aims to critique and challenge societal norms and behaviors that the author finds objectionable.