monologue

US /ˈmɑnəˌlɔɡ, -ˌlɑɡ/

UK /'mɒnəlɒɡ/

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noun

  • Long speech given by one person, often in a play
  • A long speech by one person in a play or movie, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast program.
  • A long, uninterrupted speech by one person, often dominating a conversation.
  • An internal monologue; a character's thoughts expressed as if spoken aloud.
  • An interior monologue is a narrative technique that records the extended flow of inner thoughts and feelings of a character.