Definition
A monologue is an extended speech delivered by one character to others who are present. In fiction and drama, monologue can expose argument, confession, or performance while other characters react or stay silent.
Example
At the dinner table, the uncle delivers a monologue about loyalty while the rest of the family stops eating.
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Common mistakes
- Letting monologue run so long that scene tension goes flat.
- Writing monologue that sounds written rather than spoken.