A monologue is a speech presented by a single character, most often to express their thoughts aloud, though sometimes also to directly address another character or the audience. Monologues are common across the range of dramatic media, including plays, films, and television shows, as well as in non-dramatic media such as poetry. Some key points about monologues include:
- A monologue is a long form speech delivered by a single character in a play or a film.
- Monologues are similar to poems, epiphanies, and others, in that they involve one voice' speaking but there are differences between them.
- A soliloquy involves a character relating their thoughts and feelings to themselves and to the audience without addressing any of the other characters.
- Monologues can be used to express a character's thoughts and feelings, and if written well, can shed insight into their psyche and entertain readers or listeners.
Monologues are often used in theater, but they aren’t limited to plays. Characters in books, movies, TV shows, and other mediums express themselves via monologues. Monologues appear in nonfiction settings, too, like stand-up comedy.
