The purpose of an aside is to (1 point)

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.

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

are you sure ?

Apologies for the confusion. The correct answer is indeed e. An aside is a theatrical device where a character directly addresses the audience, sharing thoughts or information that is meant to be heard only by the audience and not by other characters on stage.