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Which author is associated with the work 'Mrs Dalloway'?
Which author is associated with the work 'Mrs Dalloway'?
The work titled 'Les Chemins de la Liberté' was written by Jean-Paul Sartre.
The work titled 'Les Chemins de la Liberté' was written by Jean-Paul Sartre.
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What literary style is characterized by a focus on the inner thoughts of characters, often found in modernist fiction?
What literary style is characterized by a focus on the inner thoughts of characters, often found in modernist fiction?
Stream of consciousness
________ is a literary technique that attempts to capture the flow of thoughts and feelings in a character's mind.
________ is a literary technique that attempts to capture the flow of thoughts and feelings in a character's mind.
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Match the following individuals with their relevant works or contributions:
Match the following individuals with their relevant works or contributions:
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Which of the following authors is NOT associated with the development of the stream of consciousness technique?
Which of the following authors is NOT associated with the development of the stream of consciousness technique?
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The term 'stream of consciousness' was first applied in a literary context in 1918.
The term 'stream of consciousness' was first applied in a literary context in 1918.
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Who first used the term 'stream of consciousness' in a psychological context?
Who first used the term 'stream of consciousness' in a psychological context?
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Stream of consciousness is usually represented in the form of an __________ monologue.
Stream of consciousness is usually represented in the form of an __________ monologue.
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Match the following authors with their notable works associated with stream of consciousness:
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What is a common characteristic of stream of consciousness narratives?
What is a common characteristic of stream of consciousness narratives?
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Alexander Bain is credited with the first use of the term 'stream of consciousness' in 1890.
Alexander Bain is credited with the first use of the term 'stream of consciousness' in 1890.
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Who is noted for applying Modernist stream of consciousness technique in 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'?
Who is noted for applying Modernist stream of consciousness technique in 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'?
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Hunger by Knut Hamsun is considered a pioneering modernist novel.
Hunger by Knut Hamsun is considered a pioneering modernist novel.
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Which narrative technique does Poe's story primarily utilize?
Which narrative technique does Poe's story primarily utilize?
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Édouard Dujardin's novel, Les Lauriers sont coupés, is an important precursor to the stream of consciousness technique due to its use of ________.
Édouard Dujardin's novel, Les Lauriers sont coupés, is an important precursor to the stream of consciousness technique due to its use of ________.
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Match the following authors with their notable works regarding stream of consciousness:
Match the following authors with their notable works regarding stream of consciousness:
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Which author is suggested to have influenced Virginia Woolf?
Which author is suggested to have influenced Virginia Woolf?
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The stream of consciousness technique was fully developed in the nineteenth century.
The stream of consciousness technique was fully developed in the nineteenth century.
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What is one characteristic of Ambrose Bierce's 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?
What is one characteristic of Ambrose Bierce's 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?
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Arthur Schnitzler's short story '________' is considered to have made full use of the stream of consciousness technique.
Arthur Schnitzler's short story '________' is considered to have made full use of the stream of consciousness technique.
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When was Ulysses finally published?
When was Ulysses finally published?
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James Joyce completed the writing of Ulysses in 1922.
James Joyce completed the writing of Ulysses in 1922.
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What is the primary focus of Randall Stevenson's work mentioned in the content?
What is the primary focus of Randall Stevenson's work mentioned in the content?
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James Wood wrote 'Addicted to Unpredictability' in June 2000.
James Wood wrote 'Addicted to Unpredictability' in June 2000.
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What narrative technique is prominently used in James Joyce's Ulysses?
What narrative technique is prominently used in James Joyce's Ulysses?
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Joyce's final work, __________, was published in 1939 and pushed the limits of literary technique.
Joyce's final work, __________, was published in 1939 and pushed the limits of literary technique.
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Who is associated with the literary technique known as 'stream of consciousness'?
Who is associated with the literary technique known as 'stream of consciousness'?
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Which of the following authors is known for using interior monologue in their works?
Which of the following authors is known for using interior monologue in their works?
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The __________ of Literary Terms provides definitions of key literary concepts.
The __________ of Literary Terms provides definitions of key literary concepts.
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Finnegans Wake is structured around a traditional plot and character development.
Finnegans Wake is structured around a traditional plot and character development.
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Match the following authors to their respective works or contributions:
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What year did the London Review of Books publish 'Ramblings' by James Wood?
What year did the London Review of Books publish 'Ramblings' by James Wood?
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Name one work by Virginia Woolf that uses techniques of stream of consciousness.
Name one work by Virginia Woolf that uses techniques of stream of consciousness.
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Malcolm Lowry's novel __________ resembles Ulysses in its exploration of a protagonist's life in a single day.
Malcolm Lowry's novel __________ resembles Ulysses in its exploration of a protagonist's life in a single day.
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Hamsunsenteret is related to the study of Knut Hamsun's modernism.
Hamsunsenteret is related to the study of Knut Hamsun's modernism.
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Match the following authors with their notable works that incorporate stream of consciousness:
Match the following authors with their notable works that incorporate stream of consciousness:
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Which university published A Reader's Guide to the Twentieth-Century Novel in Britain?
Which university published A Reader's Guide to the Twentieth-Century Novel in Britain?
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Harlan Judith and __________ wrote 'English Literature From 1785'.
Harlan Judith and __________ wrote 'English Literature From 1785'.
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Which literary technique does Virginia Woolf blur in her narration?
Which literary technique does Virginia Woolf blur in her narration?
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In what format is the work by James Wood titled 'Addicted to Unpredictability'?
In what format is the work by James Wood titled 'Addicted to Unpredictability'?
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Study Notes
Stream of Consciousness
- A narrative mode/method that aims to depict the thoughts and feelings of a narrator, typically in the form of an interior monologue.
- Usually characterized by disjointed thoughts and irregular punctuation.
- First used in 1855, but fully developed as a literary technique in the 20th century with writers like Proust, Joyce, Richardson, and Woolf.
- Still used in prose, poetry, songwriting, and film.
Origin of the Term
- Alexander Bain first used the term in 1855, referring to the "concurrence of Sensations in one common stream of consciousness."
- William James popularized the term in his 1890 book The Principles of Psychology. He described consciousness as a continuous "stream of thought" rather than discrete units.
- May Sinclair applied the term to Dorothy Richardson's work in 1918. Richardson, however, considered the term "lamentably ill-chosen."
Definition
- Stream of consciousness is the subject matter, whereas interior monologue is the technique to present it.
- Interior monologue presents a character's thoughts directly, without a narrator.
- Stream of consciousness can include impressions, perceptions, and associations, potentially violating grammatical and logical norms.
Development Before 1900
- Precursors to stream of consciousness can be seen in earlier works like Laurence Sterne's Tristram Shandy (1757), Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart, and the works of George Eliot, and possibly Thomas Hobbes and Bishop Berkeley, and other associationist philosophers.
- Themes of anxiety and long sentences which convey multiple qualifiers and expressions are aspects of the technique.
Early 20th Century
- Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time is often presented as a prime example of early 20th-century stream of consciousness, although debate exists on whether the work is best described as stream of consciousness.
- The technique became fully developed by modernist writers.
- Notable early 20th-century examples include James Joyce's Ulysses, Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway, and Dorothy Richardson's Pilgrimage.
- Other important writers who used stream of consciousness include Robert Anton Wilson, and James Kelman.
21st Century
- The technique continues to be seen in contemporary literature, explored through diverse authors and styles.
- Song lyrics and film dialogue are now considered further examples.
Related Terms
- Interior Monologue
- Free Indirect Speech
- Free Writing
- Inner Space
- Modernist Literature
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Explore the narrative technique of stream of consciousness, a method that captures the flow of thoughts and feelings of a narrator. From its origins in the 19th century to its development by authors like Proust and Joyce, this quiz will test your understanding of this unique literary style.
