ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In drama, a “soliloquy” refers to which of the following?
A
A dialogue between two characters
B
A character’s final words before dying
C
A speech delivered by a character intended to be spoken to only the audience
D
A rhyming line
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Soliloquy is the word we traditionally use to refer to a monologue that is delivered when the character is alone. In Shakespeare’s plays, for example, there are many speeches that begin with a character saying something like “Now I am alone.” And you know you are about to experience a soliloquy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Definition of Soliloquy A soliloquy (pronounced “suh-li-luh-kwee”) is a monologue spoken by a theatrical character that expresses the character’s inner thoughts and emotions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Remember, a soliloquy is meant for only the real audience to hear, and it gives insight into a character’s inner thoughts and motives.

Detailed explanation-4: -A soliloquy is a speech that an actor gives while he or she is alone onstage and allows for the audience to hear the character’s innermost thoughts.

Detailed explanation-5: -A soliloquy (suh-lil-uh-kwee) is a literary device used in drama to reveal a character’s thoughts, feelings, secrets or plans to the audience. Characters usually deliver soliloquies while they are alone. If other characters are present, they are depicted as not having heard the soliloquy.

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