Monologue Structure

conclusion

3. Quote

Plot Diagram

Hook

Index

Hook

It needs to be relevant - does it go along with your topic?

This is used to grab the attention of the reader/audience

It needs to elicit emotion in the audience

It needs to be intriguing - does it make the audience want to hear more?- Provacative question - Surprising statement - Unusual fact

Managing your voice.It’s your best ally.

It needs to have a connection with the audience

Is your hook relevant? It needs to go along with the topic of the monologue

If the topic of your monologue is School issues, your hook shouldn't be about what you watched on TV last night.

Is your hook intriguing? - Use a provocative question - Use a surprising statement - Use an unusual fact

Think about making your audience more invested in your monologue and make sure it is relevant!

Does your hook elicit an emotional response from your audience?

Think about making your audience more invested in your monologue and make sure it is relevant!

Does your hook instill a connection between you and the audience?

Use a personal anecdote, adress the audience directly, or use inclusive language.

Is your hook concise?

Make sure that it is brief and to the point. You don't want it to be long-winded and take forever.

(enthusiastically, with a sword in hand) Hey Mom! I have decided what I want to be when I grow up! I want to be an astronaut so I can fly with a rocket at super high speeds vrrrooommm, vrrrooommm! How is this example relevant?

Again, your hook should be relevant to what your monologue is about. Everyone was telling me it was the right choice, but looking back I’m not sure it was. Bootcamp was fine. I was making friends and learning how hard this job would be. How is this example relevant?

Relevance

Humor: Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing! But seriously, have you ever stopped to think about the emotional journey our food goes through before it reaches our plates? Let's talk about it.

2. Suspense: What if I told you that everything you thought you knew about your family history was a lie? There's a secret that's been buried for generations, and it's time to uncover the truth. Are you ready?

Emotion

Provocative Question: Are we truly in control of our own destinies, or are we merely puppets at the mercy of fate? How is this provocative?
Surprising statement: Despite what society tells us, failure is not the opposite of success, it is a crucial component of it. How is this surprising?
Unusual fact: Did you know that the world's largest organism is not a blue whale or an elephant, but a fungus that spans over 2,200 acres in Oregon?

Intriguing

Addressing the audience directly: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. It's a pleasure to be here with all of you tonight. As I look out into this audience, I can't help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation. You see, I've been thinking a lot lately about the power of human connection and the impact that we can have on each other's lives. And tonight, I want to talk to you about what it means to truly connect with someone, to share our stories, and to find common ground in a world that can sometimes feel so divided. So, let's take a journey together tonight and explore the power of human connection. Are you ready?

Connection

1. Personal Anecdote: I remember the time when I was eight years old and my family took a road trip to the Grand Canyon. As we stood at the edge of the vast canyon, I couldn't help but feel small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things. It was a moment that stuck with me and made me realize just how much of the world I had yet to discover. And now, years later, I find myself standing at another crossroads, facing a new journey of self-discovery and growth. As I embark on this new path, I can't help but feel that same sense of awe and wonder that I felt all those years ago at the Grand Canyon.

Connection

For a monologue about world war 2, a concise hook could look like the following: The echoes of World War II still resonate today.

concise

Inclusive language: Hello, everyone! I'm so glad to be here with all of you today. As we begin this conversation, I want to make sure that everyone feels welcome and included. You see, in a world that can sometimes feel divisive, it's more important than ever to come together as a community and celebrate our differences. Whether you're young or old, male or female, gay or straight, or anything in between, your voice and your story matter. So, let's open up this dialogue and create a safe space for all of us to share our unique perspectives and experiences. Because when we embrace diversity and inclusivity, we create a richer, more vibrant world for everyone.

Connection

Conclusion

These are the elements you should have

When planning your monologue, refer back to these elements to help your writing be efficient.

- Restate your main message- Emphasize the key points - Use vivid and memorable language - End with a call to action

Exposition

The exposition of a monologue is the part where the speaker provides important information that helps the audience understand the context, background, and setting of the monologue. It sets the stage for the rest of the monologue by introducing key elements such as the characters, the situation, and the conflict. Think of it as the opening section of a story that gives the audience a clear idea of what they're about to hear.

Rising Action

Climax

The climax of a monologue is the most intense and dramatic moment of the story. It's the point of maximum tension and conflict where the speaker's emotions and actions are at their peak. The climax is the culmination of the rising action and is usually the most memorable part of the monologue. It's the moment when the audience is most invested in the story and feels the most emotion. After the climax, the story begins to wind down towards its resolution.

Falling Action

The falling action of a monologue is the part where the speaker starts to wrap up the story and the tension begins to ease. This is where the consequences of the climax are revealed, and the speaker begins to tie up loose ends. It's like coming down from a hill, where the tension and excitement gradually decrease with each step. During the falling action, the audience learns about the aftermath of the climax and the speaker's emotional state. The falling action leads to the resolution, which is the final outcome of the story.

Resolution