Preposition is a word that indicates location so with that said....
pocket: I put the keys in my pocket (location)
bed: I put my shirt on my bed (location)
cushions: I set the vase down on the cushion (location?)
afternoon is a time. so the answer is afternoon
A beast has the most negative connotation
Notice how the word soliloquy is a bit like the word 'solo'. This is basically what it is: a solo in drama, where somebody is projecting their inner thoughts. This gives the audience direct access to the character's feelings.
It is a tricky question, but from our current standing, we aren't close. Sure, we might lower the starvation rate, but it's most likely not going to end.