Soliloquy, Aside, Monologue
Shakespeare’s
characters often
deliver these
types of
dramatic
speeches.
What is a soliloquy?
a lengthy speech in
which a character–
alone on stage–
expresses his or her
thoughts
(concealed from
other characters)
to the audience
What is an aside?
a brief remark or
speech by a
character
revealing his
thoughts or
feelings to the
audience,
unheard by the
other characters
What is a monologue?
a lengthy speech, like a soliloquy, but
addressed to another character or characters
on stage, rather than to the audience
Make Shakespeare
proud.
Be sure you can
distinguish between a
soliloquy, an aside, and
a monologue.