Is the Tell-Tale heart be considered a monologue?Or a poem?

Question

I need it for a monologue for a competition and it has to be from a play.

Answer 1

it's definitely not a poem.  it can be considered a monologue, but i think a "tale" or an early form of a short story would be more accurate.

Answer 2

i think its considered a poem

Answer 3

poem

Answer 4

The Tell-Tale Heart, is first, not a poem.

It's a short story.

It can be adapted and read aloud as a monologue, and has been, usually by actors doing a "One-Man Poe" presentation.

However, it is NOT a play, and using it as a monologue in a competition which asks specifically for a monologue from a play  will not likely be an acceptable choice.

I'd keep searching.

Answer 5

A poem most defiantly. The Tell-Tale Heart was written by Edgar Allen Poe, and it's not from a play.

Good Luck at the Competition. : )