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== 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.
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 ==
=== Etymology ===
 
Greek Monos - single, alone<br />
 
Greek Monos - single, alone
French logue - dialogue
French logue - dialogue


== Cited Works ==
=== Works Cited ===
 
* “[http://www.gale.com/free_resources/glossary/glossary_im.htm#m Gale – Free Resources – Glossary – IM.]”  15 February 2006.
“Gale – Free Resources – Glossary – IM.”  15 February 2006 http://www.gale.com/free_resources/glossary/glossary_im.htm#m.<br>
“Glossary of Drama Terms.”  9 February 2006.  15 February 2006 http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072405228/student_view0/drama_glossary.html.
“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’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.
“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.
“What is a Monologue?”  2005.  15 February 2006 http://www.tri7entertainment.com/Articles/whatisamonologue.htm.