In drama, a "soliloquy" refers to which of the following ?
Correct answer: C. A speech delivered by a character intended to be spoken to only the audience
- A. A dialogue between two characters
- B. A character's final words before dying
- C. A speech delivered by a character intended to be spoken to only the audience
- D. A rhyming line
Explanation
A soliloquy is a speech in which a character voices private thoughts while alone or apparently alone, conventionally sharing them with the audience. It is not a dialogue, a death speech, or a rhyming line.
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