Question

what is the purpose of a monologue?
○ to quickly share a speakers thoughts without other characters hearing
○ to disclose a speakers thoughts quietly to the audience
○ to express a speakers innermost thoughts only to themselves without other characters engaging or responding to their words
○ to reveal their thoughts and emotions to the audience and characters through a moving speech that builds to a climax

Explanation:

A monologue is a speech by one character where they express thoughts/emotions openly. Unlike an aside (private to audience) or soliloquy (private to self), a monologue is directed at others (characters and audience), often building to a climax to convey depth.

Answer:

D. to reveal their thoughts and emotions to the audience and characters through a moving speech that builds to a climax