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monologue
/ˈmɒnəlɒɡ/
a long speech by one person
The actor delivered a powerful monologue about love and loss.
The actor performed a long speech expressing deep emotions.
literary
a long speech by one person, especially in a play or performance
The monologue in the play revealed the character's inner turmoil.
The long speech by one actor showed the character's emotional struggle.
Often used in theater, film, and literature to convey a character's thoughts or emotions.
informal
a conversation where one person talks at length without interruption
He gave a monologue about his trip to Europe for hours.
He talked nonstop about his European vacation for a long time.
In everyday usage, it can describe someone talking excessively without engaging others.
Collocations
deliver a monologueto perform or give a monologuepowerful monologuea monologue that is emotionally impactful
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Pro Tip
Usage in Theater
Monologues are common in plays and films to develop characters and advance the plot.
Gold Rule
Avoid Misuse
A monologue is not a dialogue; ensure it involves only one speaker.
Word Origin
From French 'monologue', from Greek 'monologos' (mono- 'single' + logos 'speech').
Usage Notes
In theater, a monologue is often used to reveal a character's thoughts. In everyday language, it can describe someone talking at length without interaction.
Word Breakdown
mono-
single
prefix-logue
speech
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