Stream of Consciousness · English Literature

What is 'Autistic' or 'Sensory' stream of consciousness in Modernist literature?

  1. A technique using only high-level academic or theoretical language
  2. A narrative prioritizing raw physical sensations over logical thought
  3. A style of writing that deliberately excludes all mention of the five senses
  4. The use of footnotes and annotations to explain every thought a character has
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Correct answer: A narrative prioritizing raw physical sensations over logical thought

Often seen in Faulkner or Joyce, this mode captures the raw data of the senses—smells, sounds, textures—before the mind organizes them into a coherent, logical narrative.

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