Which Modernist author used a 'telegraphic' and repetitive style in works like 'The Making of Americans' to capture a distinct form of consciousness?
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Correct answer: Gertrude Stein
Gertrude Stein used repetition and a limited vocabulary to create a 'continuous present.' Her style attempts to capture the essence of a character's consciousness through the rhythmic accumulation of words.
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