Question

The Duke’s speech can best be described as a:

• A. Soliloquy
• B. Dramatic monologue
• C. Lyric poem
• D. Narrative ballad

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Dramatic monologue

The entire poem is an example of a dramatic monologue, where a single speaker (the Duke) talks to a silent listener (the Count’s envoy), revealing his character through what he says. The focus is more on character revelation than on the Duchess.