Monologue - A long speech by one person
(Pronounced mo-nuh-log)
A monologue is a prolonged talk by a single speaker, especially one dominating or monopolizing a conversation.
To remember the definition of the word monologue, use the following mnemonic:
The money log (monologue) showed that he was worth a lot of money. It took the accountant a long time to read it all out.
Examples of monologue in a sentence.
Once Sue finished her lengthy monologue, I was able to express my opinion.
At the beginning of the Saturday night comedy show, the guest star always performs an opening monologue.
In our literature course, each student is asked to recite a four-minute monologue as one of his or her favourite characters from a classic novel.
