Monologues and Soliloquies

What is a monologue?

• A type of dance performed by a single dancer

• A type of song performed by a soloist

• A type of dialogue between two characters in a play

• A long speech by one actor in a play or movie, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast program.

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What is a soliloquy?

• A type of musical composition for a solo instrument

• A dramatic device in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, usually when they are alone on stage.

• A type of dance performed by a single person

• A form of poetry with a specific rhyme scheme

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How are monologues and soliloquies similar?

• They are both only used in comedy plays.

• They are both spoken by a single character.

• They are both silent performances.

• They are both spoken by multiple characters.

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How are monologues and soliloquies different?

• Monologues are only found in Shakespeare's plays, while soliloquies are found in modern dramas.

• Monologues are conversations between two characters, while soliloquies are conversations between multiple characters.

• Monologues are speeches given by a character to other characters, while soliloquies are speeches given by a character alone on stage.

• Monologues are always comedic, while soliloquies are always serious.

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When are monologues typically used in a play?

• When a character speaks their thoughts aloud

• When two characters engage in a conversation

• When the actors are silent on stage

• When the audience interacts with the actors

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Who is the audience for a monologue?

• A group of characters

• The director

• The lighting crew

• A single character or the audience

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Who is the audience for a soliloquy?

• The audience watching the play

• The director of the play

• The entire cast of the play

• The character speaking their thoughts and feelings aloud to themselves, revealing their innermost thoughts to the audience.

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What is the purpose of a monologue?

• The purpose of a monologue is to entertain the audience with jokes and funny stories.

• The purpose of a monologue is to express the character's thoughts, emotions, and motivations to the audience.

• The purpose of a monologue is to provide a platform for multiple characters to engage in dialogue.

• The purpose of a monologue is to showcase the set and costume design to the audience.

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What is the purpose of a soliloquy?

• To reveal a character's inner thoughts and feelings to the audience

• To provide a summary of the play's plot

• To entertain the audience with a comedic monologue

• To engage in a conversation with another character on stage

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Monologues can show a character's...

• behaviors

• emotions

• ideas

• all of the above

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