Question

what is a monologue?
○ the author’s most important ideas in a poem, a short story, or a play
○ a long address given by a character in a story, movie, or play
○ a speech in a movie or play that a character gives to themselves when alone on screen or stage
○ the main character’s words that are intended only for the audience

Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of a monologue, we analyze each option:

• The first option describes a theme or main ideas of a work, not a monologue.
• A monologue is a long speech by a single character in a story, movie, or play, which matches the second option.
• The third option describes a soliloquy (a speech to oneself when alone), not a general monologue.
• The fourth option describes an aside (words intended only for the audience), not a monologue.

Answer:

B. a long address given by a character in a story, movie, or play