Monologue facts for kids
A monologue is a long speech or poem spoken by just one person. The person might be thinking out loud, or they could be talking directly to others. This could be an audience, another character in a play, or even an object.
The term 'dramatic monologue' is used for speeches in plays. It also describes a type of poem where one person speaks.
What is a Rant?
A rant is a type of monologue that is not a calm or well-researched argument. Instead, it is often a strong attack on an idea, a person, or a group. Rants often lack solid proof for their claims.
Sometimes, rants are used to defend someone or something. This usually happens after that person or group has been criticized.
Rants are often used in situations where one person speaks for a long time. For example, comedians like Lewis Black use rants to share their message or deliver a punch-line to their audience.
A rant can also be used online. People might use rants to strongly disagree with others in an email group. This happens when they cannot agree on a topic.
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In Spanish: Monólogo para niños
