Question

The words, images, and ideas of a stream-of-consciousness novel should _____. try to sort out emotions and sensations

Answer 1

approximate the emotions, sensations, thoughts, associations, and reflections of the mind at a given moment 

Answer 2

Answer: The words, images, and ideas of a stream-of-consciousness novel should approximate the emotions, sensations, thoughts, associations, and reflections of the mind at a given moment.  

Explanation: In literature, stream of consciousness is a method of narration that describes happenings in the flow of thoughts in the minds of the characters. The term was initially issued by psychologist William James in his research, The Principles of Psychology.