: Introspection/ Thought as a mode of writing? I just recently took a test and I encountered a question regarding literary modes and perspectives. From what I believe, I still placed the correct
I just recently took a test and I encountered a question regarding literary modes and perspectives. From what I believe, I still placed the correct answer, but I also saw one option that said something along the lines of "descriptive thought" as the mode, and evidently first person as the perspective.
My question is, how do I differentiate between narrative and introspection as the overall writing mode? What does an entirely "introspective" writing piece look like? Is it even a writing mode?
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Introspection will generally involve the character thinking to themselves, often about themselves. This can occur in both third-person and first-person, and it looks something like this:
I wondered why I was so angry. The cat had eaten my dinner before, but this time it felt different. It was like a personal attack on me, and I was tired of it.
General narrative, on the other hand, usually involves action or description, rather than inner thoughts. For example:
I picked up the empty plate and threw it at the wall. The gravy dripped down the wallpaper, and I switched on the stove to cook another meal.
Hopefully you can see how these are different. The first one leans inward, while the second one pulls outward. They're both modes of writing, and when used wisely, they can both contribute towards a powerful piece of literature.
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