👉 Soliloquies, also known as monologues or recitations, are a type of literary device in which characters express their thoughts and feelings through dialogue. In medieval literature, such as Shakespeare's plays, soliloquies were used to reveal the innermost thoughts and emotions of the characters. Soliloquies can range from simple descriptions of the setting, like "The moon was full," to more complex expressions of emotion or philosophical questions. They are often used by the characters in their