An aside is a short speech or comment made by a character in a play, directed to the audience and presumed to be inaudible to other characters onstage.
Here's how it works:
* Purpose: Asides are used to reveal the character's inner thoughts, motivations, or secrets. They can also provide commentary on the action or other characters, creating humor or suspense.
* Convention: It's a theatrical convention that acknowledges the audience's presence and invites them into the character's mind.
* Form: Asides are usually short and delivered in a conversational or direct tone. They might be spoken directly to the audience or indicated through a gesture or change in vocal delivery.
Let me know if you'd like examples of asides from famous plays!