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stream of consciousness

stream-of-consciousness Definition

stream·-of-consciousness (-əv käns̸həs nis)

adjective

designating, of, or using a narrative technique whereby the thoughts, percepts, etc. of one or more of the characters of a novel, short story, etc. are rendered in a direct, free-flowing manner
stream-of-consciousness Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • writing: Too much waffle, too much waffle, cut back... another reason why my stream-of-consciousness writing isn't well-structured.
  • style: This was an urban tale of the streets of Leith in stream-of-consciousness style with a powerful chorus.
  • lyric: I was reminded of Roy Harper by the, at times, rambling, stream-of-consciousness lyrics.
  • monolog: The show, a collection of stream-of-consciousness monologs, included local performers as well as members of the company.
  • rant: Enter, stage right, Mitch Hedberg, a stand-up comedian whose delivery was a bleak stream-of-consciousness rant.
  • prose: Flashbacks to Dolarhyde's terrifying childhood and superb stream-of-consciousness prose get us right there inside his head.

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