ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Dramatic monologue

A dramatic monologue is when an actor acts out a scene by themselves with no one else on stage. It's like telling a story but with no one else to respond. The purpose of a dramatic monologue is to give the audience insight into the thoughts of the character and show the character's emotion. A dramatic monologue can help an audience to better understand the story and the character's feelings.