Thought speech
Mind speech is a term used in rhetoric and literary studies . This gives the recipient an insight into the thought processes of a literary figure. A distinction is made between indirect thought speech and experienced thought speech.
In indirect thought speech , the thoughts of a person are reproduced in the 3rd person present subjunctive (in case of first-person narration: in the 1st person). Example: he composed himself; he thought that it would be possible for him to return at any moment and, through the distance, come closer to what he wanted.
In the experienced thought speech , the third person past tense or past perfect indicative is used to represent the thoughts from within. Example: At the moment when Mr. Fischer was about to stop, it crossed his mind that it was ridiculous to turn back, more than ridiculous. What was the buttercup to do with him?
Individual evidence
- ↑ Literary terms online , accessed on April 24, 2014