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Monologue (Noun)

A (usually long) dramatic speech by a single actor.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The actor spent hours rehearsing his monologue for the audition to make sure he got it just right.
In the dramatic climax of the play, the main character delivers a powerful monologue that reveals her inner turmoil.
The monologue from Hamlet, in which he contemplates the meaning of life, is one of the most famous in all of literature.
The young actress nailed her monologue and earned a standing ovation from the appreciative audience.
The director warned the actors that they would each be expected to perform a lengthy monologue during the play.

Speech you make to yourself.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

She stood in front of the mirror, delivering a monologue to her reflection about her life choices.
As he walked alone in the park, he began a monologue, questioning his decision to end the relationship.
After a few glasses of wine, she started a slurred monologue, rehashing the argument with her sister.
As the coffee machine brewed her morning coffee, she started a monologue, mentally preparing herself for the interview.
Lying in bed, she couldn't sleep and found herself engaged in a internal monologue, replaying every word of the argument.

A long utterance by one person (especially one that prevents others from participating in the conversation).

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The professor's lengthy monologue about the history of the subject left the students struggling to stay awake.
Her monologue about her favorite TV show dominated the conversation at dinner, leaving the rest of us in silence.
The politician's monologue during the debate was criticized for being overly long-winded and evasive.
The comedian's hilarious monologue about everyday life had the audience in stitches.
The guest's monologue about their accomplishments made the party feel more like a lecture than a social gathering.