Crafting a monologue in Ariel's voice from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'
I can create a monologue in Ariel’s voice from Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ using tone, language devices, and short sentences.
Crafting a monologue in Ariel's voice from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'
I can create a monologue in Ariel’s voice from Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ using tone, language devices, and short sentences.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A monologue is a long speech by one character.
- Vocabulary including adjectives and verbs, should be carefully chosen to match the voice of the character.
- Language techniques such as metaphors can be used to describe the emotions of the character.
- Short sentences can be used to display heightened emotions such as anger.
Keywords
Claustrophobic - A claustrophobic place is small and closed, and makes you feel uncomfortable when you are in it.
Bitter - Someone who is bitter is angry, unhappy and resentful.
Liberated - Someone who has been liberated is someone who has been freed or released.
Unshackled - To be unshackled is to be set free.
Heightened - A heightened emotion is one that is more intense than normal.
Common misconception
That a theatre performance is all about actors interacting with each other on the stage.
Often the most memorable moments from a performance are the actors' monologues where they express their character's inner thoughts.
Equipment
You may want a copy of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Peaceful.
Anger.
Happiness.