soliloquies
Meanings
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noun
A lengthy speech or monologue delivered by a character in a play, especially when expressing feelings or thoughts not meant to be overheard by other characters.
- "Macbeth's soliloquy in Act V, Scene v, is one of the most famous in all of Shakespeare's works."
- "In Romeo and Juliet, the titular characters share a soliloquy in Act II, Scene ii, where they express their love for each other."
Antonyms
colloquy , dialog , dialogue
Synonyms
monologue
Rhymes
Words rhyming with soliloquiessoliloquy , loquy , quies , sky
Variants
List of all variants of soliloquies that leads to same resultsoliloquies , soliloquy
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word 'soliloquium', meaning 'speaking alone'.
Trivia
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The longest recorded soliloquy in Shakespeare's works is in King John, spoken by the character Hubert, lasting for over 200 lines.
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In the 17th century, it was common for actors to deliver their soliloquies directly to the audience, as they believed it helped to convey the emotions more effectively.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Monologue: A long speech delivered by a single character, often including a soliloquy.
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Aside: A speech made by a character when they believe they are alone, but other characters may still be present, often used instead of a soliloquy.
Quotes
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But if it is hard for the theatergoer to catch all the meanings in Macbeth's rippling "soliloquies", then how much harder is that task when Shakespeare seems unable or unwilling to unpack his obscurities.
- James Wood,{it}New Republic{/it},26 June 2000 -
A funny thing happened to Billy Joel on the way to the recording studio recently. "I was walking down the street," he says, "and there was this big guy with long, stringy, greasy hair just talking to the air—screaming, actually. He was in the middle of this angry "soliloquy" when he looked at me, stopped and said in a regular voice, 'Hey, Billy, how ya doin'?' And then he went right back into his tirade."
- Elysa Gardner,{it}Rolling Stone{/it},10 June 1993 -
After Allen left, what became known as "The Tonight Show" fell into the hands of a genuine original. Jack Paar was an eminently normal-looking man, a former G.I. entertainer who planted himself at a desk instead of scampering around like Allen had. He would begin his shows in a low, well-modulated voice, exuding a dangerous calm. Then, periodically, but never predictably, he would lurch into disgruntled, pathetic "soliloquies", decrying some indignity visited upon him by the network or the press.
- Alex Ross,{it}New Republic{/it},8 Nov. 1993
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Soliloquies are an essential element of many plays, particularly those written during the Elizabethan era. They provide insight into a character's thoughts and emotions and help to advance the plot. Some famous examples include Hamlet's 'To be or not to be' soliloquy and Lady Macbeth's 'Unsex me here' monologue.
How to Memorize "soliloquies"
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visualize
- Visualize a character on stage delivering a soliloquy, focusing on their facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice.
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associate
- Associate the word 'soliloquy' with the image of a character speaking alone on stage.
- Think of a character from a play you know who delivers a soliloquy and visualize that scene. -
mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic device using the acronym SOLIL, where each letter stands for a word related to soliloquies: Speech, Onstage, Long, Inward, Lyrical.
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