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Dramatic Monologue

Definition:

A dramatic monologue is a literary device in which a character speaks directly to an imaginary audience, revealing their inner thoughts, feelings, and emotions.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - A poem or a piece of literature in which a character expresses their emotions or thoughts through a speech.

Example: In Robert Browning's "My Last Duchess," the Duke delivers a dramatic monologue to explain his feelings toward his late wife.

Sense 2:

Noun - A theatrical performance in which a character delivers a long speech, revealing their thoughts and emotions.

Example: Hamlet's "To be or not to be" soliloquy is a famous dramatic monologue performed on stage.

Sense 3:

Noun - A form of therapy where an individual talks continuously about their feelings, experiences, or memories in a theatrical manner.

Example: The acting class requires students to participate in a dramatic monologue exercise to explore their personal experiences.

Sense 4:

Adjective - Describing something that is filled with intense emotion or characterized by theatricality.

Example: The actress gave a dramatic monologue performance that left the audience in tears.