The difference between Monologue and Soliloquy
When used as nouns, monologue means a long speech by one person in a play, whereas soliloquy means the act of a character speaking to themselves so as to reveal their thoughts to the audience.
When used as verbs, monologue means to deliver a monologue, whereas soliloquy means to issue a soliloquy.
check bellow for the other definitions of Monologue and Soliloquy
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Monologue as a noun (drama, authorship):
A long speech by one person in a play; sometimes a soliloquy; other times spoken to other characters.
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Monologue as a noun (comedy):
A long series of comic stories and jokes as an entertainment.
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Monologue as a noun:
A long, uninterrupted utterance that monopolizes a conversation.
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Monologue as a verb:
To deliver a monologue.
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Soliloquy as a noun (drama):
The act of a character speaking to themselves so as to reveal their thoughts to the audience.
Examples:
"At the end of the second act the main villain gave a soliloquy detailing his plans to attack the protagonist."
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Soliloquy as a noun (authorship):
A speech or written discourse in this form.
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Soliloquy as a verb (very, rare):
To issue a soliloquy.