Lit. Term Tuesday dramatic foil, soliloquy, & monologue

dramatic foil a character that contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, highlighting aspects of the main character's personalitya character that contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, highlighting aspects of the main character's personality Their differences create such a great contrast that it is easier to recognize the attributes of main character.Their differences create such a great contrast that it is easier to recognize the attributes of main character.

dramatic foil, cont. ExamplesExamples –Romeo vs. Mercutio –Romeo vs. Benvolio –George vs. Lennie

monologue any extended speech in a playany extended speech in a play when an actor has a long set of lines to deliverwhen an actor has a long set of lines to deliverexample: Prince Escalus’ speech warning the fightersPrince Escalus’ speech warning the fighters

soliloquy any long speech/set of lines in a play where only the audience hears what is being saidany long speech/set of lines in a play where only the audience hears what is being said a character thinking aloud in a playa character thinking aloud in a playCLARIFICATION If a speech is addressed to another person or group of people, it is called a monologue.If a speech is addressed to another person or group of people, it is called a monologue. If a speech is addressed to the speaker himself (which means the audience), it is called a soliloquy.If a speech is addressed to the speaker himself (which means the audience), it is called a soliloquy.