Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A speech expressing one’s thoughts aloud to oneself
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The most appropriate one-word substitution for "a speech expressing one's thoughts aloud to oneself" is soliloquy.
The other words in the options, harangue, hyperbole, and sacrilege, do not mean the same thing.
- Harangue is a long, forceful speech, especially one that is critical or aggressive.
- Hyperbole is an exaggeration or overstatement.
- Sacrilege is an act of disrespect or irreverence towards something sacred.
A soliloquy is a speech that a character in a play or film delivers to themselves, without any other characters present. It is a way for the character to express their thoughts and feelings without having to worry about how others will react.