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You may have often indulged in talking to yourself audibly. For example, “Oh, dear! Why didn't I get up sooner?” “Let me finish this quickly and then I’ll be free”. - English

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You may have often indulged in talking to yourself audibly.

For example,

  • “Oh, dear! Why didn't I get up sooner?”
  • “Let me finish this quickly and then I’ll be free”.
  • “How silly of me! Why didn’t I think of it before?”

Such expressions are called Dramatic Monologues.

Imagine and write Monologues suitable in the following situation.

Your mother has been chatting for very long on the telephone.

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This conversation could go on for ages! When will I get a chance to call?

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  • “How silly of me! Why didn’t I think of it before?”

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