1. Monologue Vocabulary

2. Characterization
Developing and portraying a personality through thought, action, dialogue, costuming, and makeup

3. Stock Character
A familiar character who is the same type of character in every play

4. Stereotypical Character
Familiar character identified by an oversimplified pattern of behavior that typically labels the character as being part of a group of people

5. Mannerisms
Simple behaviors such as nail biting, raising an eyebrow, or twisting a lock of hair are unconsciously repeated. Unconscious habits or peculiarities.

6. Monologue
A long speech spoken by one person, revealing personal thoughts and feelings.

7. Soliloquy
A monologue usually delivered while the character is alone onstage, thinking aloud

8. Analyze
To study carefully or examine critically

9. First Person
Thoughts written as if you are the person to whom this story is happening

10. Creating a Monologue…
Start somewhere? Pick a type of character – pg 123 Objective – Character must have a WANT Details – Name? Hometown? Family?

11. Creating a Monologue…
Hook – first line Middle - Use different tactics to approach your objective in your scene Conclusion – try to end by letting the audience know what will happen to the character

12. Analyze Characterization
THREE parts
External
Internal
Vocalization

13. External
Posture
mannerisms
outward appearance
rhythm

14. Internal
Desires
Thoughts
Feelings
Reactions

15. Vocalization
The way we speak

16. What motivates vocalization?
Everything we know about the character and
Internal Characterization
External Characterization