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12.
What is an “aside” in drama? Give one example from the play.
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How to answer:
Define the term and add Shruti’s example from Act III.
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An aside is a dramatic device in which a character reveals a private thought to the audience while other characters on stage are unaware. In Act III, Shruti’s aside reveals that she enjoys the piece but may tell her friends she cannot join the performance.
13.
What do the fillers “Ahem ahem” and “I … er …” show in speech?
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Mention spoken pauses and emotional hesitation.
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These are non-lexical fillers used to fill pauses while speaking. “Ahem ahem” draws attention before speaking, while “I … er …” shows hesitation and nervousness as Shruti searches for the right words.
14.
Change into reported speech: “Wah, how soulful! You all have done a wonderful job!” said Nabin.
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How to answer:
Use “exclaimed with admiration” and change pronouns.
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Nabin exclaimed with admiration that the performance was very soulful and that they had all done a wonderful job.
15.
What is the function of brackets in a play script?
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Explain stage directions clearly.
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Brackets in a play script give stage directions. They tell actors how to speak or move, such as “calmly but firmly”, “getting up”, or “very loudly”. These words are not spoken aloud.
16.
Give the meaning of “go down the drain” and use it in a sentence.
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How to answer:
State the idiom meaning, then write one sentence.
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“Go down the drain” means to be wasted. Sentence: If we do not submit the project on time, all our hard work will go down the drain.
