Dramatic monologue: A poem in which a single speaker addresses a silent listener, revealing character through what they say and how they say it.
How to apply it: Analyze how the speaker unknowingly reveals aspects of their character—hypocrisy, self-deception, or bias—through their monologue.
Course: AP English Literature · Unit: Poetry III
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