What is the meaning of the term soliloquy?

Answer 1

a soliloquy is when a character speaks aloud to himself, as if he is thinking out loud. It helps the character realize certain things that other wise if he had not verbalized aloud would not have realized. It's like having a conversation with yourself but outloud.

In a play, when a character performs a soliloquy is for the purpose that the audience knows what the character is thinking, his internal strugles etc.

If you want a good example of this, read the soliloquy in Hamlet "to be or not to be....." great example of internal strugle and realization

Answer 2

The purpose of using soliloquy is to reveal the character's deepest thoughts. It's like thinking out loud. This will help the audience to understand the play better and the human psychology of the character concerned. For example, Iago in "Othello".

Answer 3

A monologue is a comedic or dramatic piece that an actor recites to show a director how well they can show emotions and act without having to act off of anyone else. It also shows how well you can memorize long lines. It helps show your ranges as an actor.

Answer 4

A soliloquy may be used to tell the audience the innermost thoughts of a character, like an aside. Also like an aside, a soliloquy makes the audience the character's confidant, and helps the audience sympathize with him or her. A soliloquy may also have a practical use. It can bridge scenes, particularly if there is a tricky costume change or other preparation needed. See for example the Porter's speech in Macbeth, which enables Macbeth and Lady M to change and wash off the blood before returning to the stage.

Answer 5

They allow characters to reveal their innermost thoughts and feelings to the audience.

Answer 6

a type of monologue in which a character speaks to himself and expresses his sincere feelings and thoughts

Answer 7

One character talks to him- or herself [APEX]