The Monologue

A monologue is made by a single character.

• True

• False

A monologue is a literary device used to show a character's thoughts.

• True

• False

Monologues can show a character's...

• behaviors

• emotions

• ideas

• all of the above

In your own words, express how monologues can develop characterisation (who a character is). (Write at least 2 sentences)

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In a monologue, how many people are speaking?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Monologues are written in which Point of View?

• First person Point of View

• Second person Point of View

• Third person Pointof View

Examples of the emotions that may be present in a monolgue would include

• surprised

• unsure

• overjoyed

• all the above and many, many more!

Some monologues

• connect the past to the present

• foreshadow events

• include literary devices

• all the above

Why do speakers sometimes use rhetorical questions in a monologue?

• To confuse the audience

• To engage the audience and make them think

• To provide answers immediately

• To make the monologue shorter

What effect does repetition have in a monologue?

• It makes the audience bored

• It emphasises key points and ideas

• It confuses the audience

• It makes the monologue harder to understand