Monologues

What is a monologue?

• A conversation between two or more people

• A solo speech delivered by one person

• A written dialogue in a play

• A group discussion

In literature and drama, a monologue is typically delivered by:

• Two or more characters

• The protagonist

• The antagonist

• The narrator

Which of the following is NOT a common purpose of a monologue in storytelling?

• Revealing a character’s inner thoughts and feelings

• Advancing the plot

• Providing background information

• Initiating a conflict between characters

Who is famous for delivering the “To be or not to be” monologue in William Shakespeare’s play “Hamlet”?

• Juliet

• Macbeth

• Othello

• Hamlet

Which of the following is an example of an internal monologue?

• A character expressing their thoughts to another character

• A character speaking their thoughts aloud when alone

• Two characters engaging in a heated argument

• A character narrating the events of a story