Meaning of the word "interior monologue" in English
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interior monologue
US /ɪnˈtɪriər ˈmɑnəlɔɡ/
UK /ɪnˈtɪəriə ˈmɒnəlɒɡ/
Noun
a literary device used in literature to express a character's thoughts, feelings, and reactions internally, often without the direct presence of a narrator
Example:
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The novel uses interior monologue to reveal the protagonist's deepest fears.
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James Joyce is famous for his extensive use of interior monologue in 'Ulysses'.