The purpose of an aside is to

a. show that characters often have secret motives.
b. provide stage directions for the actor to interpret.
c. give the audience insight into off-stage actions.
d. allow a character to give a dramatic speech alone on the stage.
e. share with the audience something other characters cannot hear.

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e. share with the audience something other characters cannot hear.