Literary and Character Traits: Unreliable Narrator, Colloquial Speech, Flashbacks, Stream of Consciousness, and Moral Descriptions

Unreliable Narrator

A narrator whose credibility is compromised; their version of events may be biased, exaggerated, emotional, or incomplete.

Colloquial Speech

Informal, conversational language; everyday speech used by certain groups or regions.

Flashbacks

Scenes that interrupt the chronological sequence to show past events.

Stream of Consciousness

A narrative style showing a character's continuous thoughts and feelings as they occur.

Sadistic

Taking pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others.

Ostracized

Excluded or shut out from a group.

Qualms

Feelings of doubt, hesitation, or guilt; uneasiness about doing something.

Lavish

Rich, elaborate, luxurious; giving or spending generously.

Conscientious

Wishing to do what is right; careful, diligent, responsible.

Unscrupulous

Having no moral principles; not honest or fair.

Fascinated

Extremely interested or captivated.