Which of the following is the best example of an innovative stylistic or formal feature of Metamorphosis that became common in modernist literature? (1 point)

Question

Which of the following is the best example of an innovative stylistic or formal feature of Metamorphosis that became common in modernist literature? (1 point)

stream of consciousness style
use of a narrative frame to flank the main narrative
nonchronological narrative structure
dramatic symbols conveying isolation and disillusionment
detailed and realistic description of an urban setting

Answer 1

The correct answer is the stream of consciousness style. The stream of consciousness style is a narrative technique used by modernist writers, which attempts to depict the continuous flow of thoughts and sensations in a character's mind. This technique is prominently used in Franz Kafka's "Metamorphosis" and became common in modernist literature.