Example: When Juliet is alone on her balcony after meeting Romeo at the party, she doesn’t know that Romeo is hiding in the bushes. Then, she gives a speech about her inner thoughts about Romeo and his name.

Question

Is this an example of monologue, soliloquy, aside, or dialogue? Explain.

Answer 1

This is an example of a soliloquy. A soliloquy is a moment in a play where a character is alone on stage and speaks their thoughts and feelings out loud. In this example, Juliet is alone on her balcony and speaks about her inner thoughts regarding Romeo and his name, not knowing that Romeo is secretly listening to her.