dramatic monologue
US /drəˌmæt.ɪk ˈmɑː.nə.lɑːɡ/
UK /drəˌmæt.ɪk ˈmɑː.nə.lɑːɡ/
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a poem in the form of a speech or narrative by an imagined person, in which the speaker inadvertently reveals aspects of their character while describing a series of events.
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Robert Browning is famous for his use of the dramatic monologue in poems like 'My Last Duchess'.
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The actor delivered a powerful dramatic monologue that captivated the audience.