๐Ÿ“šap english literature review

Stream of Narrative

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Stream of narrative refers to a literary technique where the story is presented in a continuous flow of thoughts, feelings, and perceptions from the perspective of a character. It often lacks traditional structure and can mimic the way our minds work.

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