Film noir monologues are known for their own unique cynical style, as such attempting to write a monologue without further research into the style would be foolish.
A clear example of a noir monologue can be found in video games, such as L.A Noire.
Analysing this particular scene we can see that the monologue, uses various metaphors in order to describe the scene. It contains a stylish, and immediate cool effect from the combination of the voiceover and light jazz/blues music in the background. The monologue aims to avoid using long or complicated words, instead preferring short ones, remaining simple yet effective and maintains that the speaker is of relatively good education.
Overall, from my research, I have discovered there are several key writing techniques a noir monologue must contain.
1. It is a monologue, therefore it is spoken, not written or read out from a book
2. Short choppy or snappy sentences
3. Minimal conjunctions (however, therefore etc..)
4. Avoid big long words as much as possible as it breaks the flow and is "uncool"
5. Use creative metaphors (WITHOUT repeating said metaphors)
Also, while not essential, including issues of religion or current politics would be a positive addition.
A clear example of a noir monologue can be found in video games, such as L.A Noire.
Analysing this particular scene we can see that the monologue, uses various metaphors in order to describe the scene. It contains a stylish, and immediate cool effect from the combination of the voiceover and light jazz/blues music in the background. The monologue aims to avoid using long or complicated words, instead preferring short ones, remaining simple yet effective and maintains that the speaker is of relatively good education.
Overall, from my research, I have discovered there are several key writing techniques a noir monologue must contain.
1. It is a monologue, therefore it is spoken, not written or read out from a book
2. Short choppy or snappy sentences
3. Minimal conjunctions (however, therefore etc..)
4. Avoid big long words as much as possible as it breaks the flow and is "uncool"
5. Use creative metaphors (WITHOUT repeating said metaphors)
Also, while not essential, including issues of religion or current politics would be a positive addition.
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