Question

State whether true or false:
A soliloquy and a monologue are both spoken by one person which means that there is no difference between the two.
a)True
b)False

Answer 1

Hint: A monologue is spoken with other characters around a while, a soliloquy is spoken while other characters cannot hear.

Complete step-by-step answer:

 The common thing about a monologue and soliloquy is that both are spoken by a person, but there is a difference too and that is, a monologue is a long speech delivered by one character to other characters, i.e. when other characters are on stage, or in the presence of other characters. For e.g. If Romeo delivers his monologue in the presence of Juliet, it would be a monologue. While a soliloquy is a speech given by someone without other characters present. A person speaking for extended periods of time while other characters are not present or cannot hear. For example, Juliet delivers a long dialogue when no other character is present, it would be considered a soliloquy. In contrast to a theatrical monologue, when multiple characters are on stage, a soliloquy is given when a character is alone on stage. So, both monologue and soliloquy are different with one common thing, i.e., both are spoken by one person. Thus, the given statement “A soliloquy and a monologue are both spoken by one person which means that there is no difference between the two.” is false. The two have a difference which has been explained above. Thus, option ‘b’ False is incorrect. This makes the option ‘a’ true incorrect.

Note: Many people consider the two to be the same based on the given statement, but it is important to know the subtle difference between the two, as not knowing that will make your answer incorrect. The difference between both is the presence of other characters and similarities is both are long speeches given by one person. Since there is a difference, the given statement would be false.