Monologue
(noun)
A long speech made by one person, especially in a play, film, or broadcast.
Origin:
Late 16th century (originally denoting a soliloquy in drama): via french from latin monologus, from greek monologos "speaking alone", from monos "single" + logia "discourse".
Examples:
- The monologue was a touching tribute to the actor's late wife.
- The monologue was a humorous commentary on modern society.
- The comedian's monologue was filled with clever jokes and witty observations.
- The monologue was a powerful expression of the character's innermost feelings.
- The monologue was a rambling soliloquy that lasted for several minutes.