Question

need to speak exercise
tasks

1. write a monologue which explores one of the following needs to speak. circle your choice.

a. the character needs to reveal a secret to the listener.
b. the character needs to prove something to the listener.
c. the character needs to stand up to the listener.

1. choose a character who has this need to speak. give them a name and write it below.
2. identify a listener, who is the character speaking to? write the listener below.
3. add a location. where does this monologue take place?
4. write your monologue. start below and go to the back of the page if you have to.

Explanation:

1. a. Revealing a secret: First, choose a character like a detective who has been investigating a long - standing case and has discovered a crucial secret. The listener could be a fellow detective or a superior. The location could be a dimly - lit police station office. The monologue could start with "I've been on this case for months, and now, I've finally uncovered the truth. The suspect we've been chasing... has a double life."
2. b. Proving something: Select a scientist who has made a controversial discovery and needs to prove its validity. The listener might be a group of skeptical colleagues. The setting could be a university laboratory. The monologue: "I know you all think my theory is crazy, but I have the data to prove it. This new element I've discovered... will change the face of chemistry."
3. c. Standing up to someone: Consider a high - school student who has been bullied and decides to stand up to the bully. The listener is the bully. The place could be a school hallway. The monologue: "I'm done being your punching bag. You think you're tough, but you're just a coward. From now on, you leave me alone."

Answer:

1. a. Character: Detective John; Listener: Captain Smith; Location: Police station office; Monologue: "I've been on this case for months, and now, I've finally uncovered the truth. The suspect we've been chasing... has a double life."

b. Character: Dr. Lily; Listener: Colleagues; Location: University laboratory; Monologue: "I know you all think my theory is crazy, but I have the data to prove it. This new element I've discovered... will change the face of chemistry."
c. Character: Tom; Listener: Bully Mark; Location: School hallway; Monologue: "I'm done being your punching bag. You think you're tough, but you're just a coward. From now on, you leave me alone."