monologue

Pronunciation

Noun B2 Upper-intermediate

A long speech given by a single character or speaker, often expressing private thoughts, uninterrupted by anyone else.

"The actor delivered a five-minute monologue that left the audience in complete silence."

Synonyms and antonyms

soliloquy speech

dialogue

'Monologue' is often confused with 'soliloquy,' though a soliloquy specifically involves a character speaking alone, unheard by others onstage.

Which word fits the gap? "The actor delivered a five-minute _____ that left the audience in complete silence."

Answer: monologue

In your own words, what does "monologue" mean?

A long speech given by a single character or speaker, often expressing private thoughts, uninterrupted by anyone else.