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A monopolized speech, comedic performance, or written composition (often in the form of poem or one act play) by a sole character  
A monopolized speech, comedic performance, or written composition (often in the form of poem or one act play) by a sole character or author delivered to an audience or reader.  The subject often reveals the personality or opinion of the speaker or character.
delivered to an audience or reader.  The subject often reveals the personality or opinion of the speaker or character.  
 


== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==

Revision as of 05:13, 16 February 2006

Monologue

A monopolized speech, comedic performance, or written composition (often in the form of poem or one act play) by a sole character or author delivered to an audience or reader. The subject often reveals the personality or opinion of the speaker or character.

Etymology

Greek Monos - sigle, alone French logue - dialogue

Cited Works

“Gale – Free Resources – Glossary – IM.” 15 February 2006 http://www.gale.com/free_resources/glossary/glossary_im.htm#m. “Glossary of Drama Terms.” 9 February 2006. 15 February 2006 http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072405228/student_view0/drama_glossary.html. “Monologue.” Merrian-Webster’s Encyclopedia of Literature. 1995. “Monologue.” Merrian-Webster Online Dictionary. 2006. Merrian-Webster Inc. 15 February 2006 http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=monolgue. “What is a Monologue?” 2005. 15 February 2006 http://www.tri7entertainment.com/Articles/whatisamonologue.htm.