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6. Talk to your teacher about the historical moment in which the movie
The Great Dictator was filmed and what historical character is
ridiculed by Chaplin. Then, do the following.

• Underline the words and expressions you don’t know and
Reader's
share them with the class.
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• Exchange opinions of the content of the monologue.
• Brainstorm subgenres of monologues. Look at the example.
Remember

A monologue is
Interior / a discourse an
Comic/Stand- Narrative actress or an actor
up Comedy Dramatic performs out loud
for themselves or
for an audience.
It can be part of a
work or can be a
speech by itself.
Monologue
genres

7. Read the following information Stand-up
about the different types of comedy
monologues. Exchange opinions monologue
and write to which of the following Dramatic Interior or
subgenres each description monologue Narrative
corresponds in the space provided. monologue

Example:
Example:
a. A character presents her/his uncertainty and
Interior or
thoughts so the reader can understand her/his
Narrative monologue
situation. The character's consciousness flows
through the reflection of various aspects of the
subject presented.
b. A character thinks aloud and expresses his
thoughts, ideas and emotions on a tragic or

painful topic.
c. A single person standing, without scenography,
expounds on a situation and makes different
observations that provoke laughter. The themes are
light and fun, with unforeseen and funny situations.

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