Which definition below describes stream of consciousness?
A. A succession of ideas and images constantly moving forward in time but in a random pattern, represents the mind at work****
B. Reflections on a personal event ordered logically
C. A persuasive purpose including credible evidence for support
D. A comparison and contrast purpose used in nonfiction writing
I'm having a little trouble with this question...I am not sure I quite understand the meaning of "stream of consciousness" I have looked at several definitions and none of them seem to fit the answer choices sufficiently enough. (in my opinion, but it could just mean I am not understanding enough)
You understood enough to get the answer right. :-)
You might want to read over some of the examples in this site.
http://literarydevices.net/stream-of-consciousness/
thank you!
:-) You're welcome.
I understand that you are having trouble understanding the definition of "stream of consciousness" and how it relates to the answer choices given. Stream of consciousness refers to a narrative style in literature that attempts to depict the inner thoughts and feelings of a character as they occur, often without a specific logical order or structure.
Given this definition, the most appropriate answer choice would be option A: "A succession of ideas and images constantly moving forward in time but in a random pattern, represents the mind at work." This option aligns with the concept of stream of consciousness, as it describes the continuous flow of thoughts and images without a predetermined structure or logical order.
Option B, "Reflections on a personal event ordered logically," does not accurately capture the essence of stream of consciousness, as it suggests a more organized and structured approach. Option C, "A persuasive purpose including credible evidence for support," and option D, "A comparison and contrast purpose used in nonfiction writing," do not pertain to stream of consciousness at all and can be disregarded.
To better understand the concept of stream of consciousness, you can further explore examples of literary works that utilize this technique, such as James Joyce's "Ulysses" or Virginia Woolf's "Mrs. Dalloway." Reading these works can provide you with a firsthand experience of the stream of consciousness narrative style.