The following passage from the importance of being earnest is an example of which dramatic element?

algernon. did you hear what i was playing, lane?

lane. i didn't think it polite to listen, sir.

soliloquy

stage directions

monologue

dialogue

This is a dialogue, meaning a conversation between two characters. (D). Stage directions are a written description of the non-verbal action on stage, a monolog is a dialogue that one character performs (mono meaning one or solo and dia meaning two or duo). A soliloquy is a verbal expression of a character's private thoughts. 

The correct answer would be : d.i hope that this you !

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