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monologic discourse

[/ˌmɑːnəˈlɒdʒɪk ˈdɪskɔːrs/]
nounpl: monologic discourses
discurso monológico
1. A form of communication or text in which one speaker or writer expresses thoughts without interaction or response from others; a one-sided discourse
The professor's monologic discourse left little room for student questions or discussion.
O discurso monológico do professor deixou pouco espaço para perguntas ou discussão dos alunos.
2. In linguistics and rhetoric, speech or writing dominated by a single perspective or voice without dialogue or exchange of ideas
Traditional lectures often rely on monologic discourse rather than interactive learning.
As aulas tradicionais frequentemente dependem do discurso monológico em vez de aprendizado interativo.
Synonyms
monologueone-sided discoursesoliloquyunidirectional communicationnon-dialogic speech
Antonyms
dialoguedialogic discourseconversationinteractive discoursetwo-way communication

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
discurso monológico
Standard usage in academic and formal contexts
São Paulo
discurso monológico
Common in educational and philosophical discussions
Portugal
discurso monológico
Standard European Portuguese usage in academic settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

talking to oneself
one-way street
preaching to the choir
speaking from a soapbox
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