Writing a Monologue
What Is a Monologue?
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A monologue is a long speech that is given by one person.
Monologues are often found in plays but they can also be
found in stories and in writing.
The two main types of monologues are internal monologues
(which are said inside a character’s head) and dramatic
monologues (which are spoken to an audience).
Writing in the First Person
This means using pronouns,
such as:
I, me, mine
Description of the Character
The way that your character talks and the opinions they express can give your audience lots
of clues about them.
Description of the Action
The character giving the monologue should be describing what is happening. Use this to give
your audience an idea of where the story is going next.
Asking Rhetorical Questions
When writing a monologue, make sure that you engage with your audience. Ask rhetorical
questions to make them feel like you’re talking directly to them. Questions such as:
Can you believe it?
Why did I do it?
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Why did I ever decide to…?
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Writing a Monologue:
First Game for Wales
Your task is to write a monologue from the point of view of a player
selected to play for Wales in a sport for the first time.
What is happening? The player is in the changing room and about to
go onto the field or into the stadium. They can hear the crowd.
Don’t forget to:
• write in the first person;
• describe the player’s character using the way that they speak and act;
• describe the action by having the player tell the audience what is currently happening;
• ask rhetorical questions to engage your audience.
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Writing a Monologue:
The Singer
Your task is to write a monologue from the point of view of a singer at a
major music awards evening.
What is happening? A celebrity is on stage ready to announce the
winner of the best new singer. The singer is nominated in this category.
Don’t forget to:
• write in the first person;
• describe the singer's character using the way that they speak and act;
• describe the action by having the singer tell the audience what is currently happening;
• ask rhetorical questions to engage your audience.
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Writing a Monologue:
The Astronaut
Your task is to write a monologue from the point of view of an
astronaut.
What is happening? The astronaut is in a capsule and about to
take off on a mission to Mars.
Don’t forget to:
• write in the first person;
• describe the astronaut’s character using the way that they speak and act;
• describe the action by having the astronaut tell the audience what is currently
happening;
• ask rhetorical questions to engage your audience.
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Writing a Monologue:
The Eisteddfod
Your task is to write a monologue from the point of view of a
competitor on stage at the Eisteddfod.
What is happening? You are about to go on stage at the Urdd
Eisteddfod to recite or sing by yourself to a large audience.
Don’t forget to:
• write in the first person;
• describe the competitor’s character using the way that they speak and act;
• describe the action by having the competitor tell the audience what is currently
happening;
• ask rhetorical questions to engage your audience.
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