Question

How is a monologue different from a formal speech or a soliloquy?

• A. A monologue is given when a character is speaking to himself or herself, the other two are directed at another character
• B. A monologue is given when a character is speaking to another character, the other two are not
• C. A monologue and soliloquy are the same things but a formal speech is given to an audience
• D. All three are just different names for the same thing

Answer 1

The correct option is B A monologue is given when a character is speaking to another character, the other two are not

A monologue refers to a long speech delivered by a character during a conversation while a soliloquy refers to the act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of listeners and a formal speech is made directly to an audience. In this context, B is the best answer.