INTERNAL SPEECH NEUROPSYCHOLINGUISTIC MECHANISMS AND THEIR REPRESENTATION IN LITERARY TEXTS

Internal speech is a complex cognitive and linguistic phenomenon that plays a fundamental role in human thinking, self-regulation, and language production. Recent advances in neuropsycholinguistics have demonstrated that internal speech involves the coordinated activity of multiple brain regions responsible for language processing, working memory, executive control, and self-awareness. Literary texts often employ various narrative techniques to represent characters' inner thoughts and psychological states, thereby creating an artistic reflection of internal speech. This article examines the neuropsycholinguistic mechanisms underlying internal speech and analyzes the ways in which these mechanisms are manifested in literary discourse. The study synthesizes findings from neuroscience, psycholinguistics, and literary studies to establish a comprehensive framework for understanding the relationship between cognitive processes and artistic representation. The results indicate that literary depictions of internal speech often mirror fundamental neurocognitive processes such as self-monitoring, verbal working memory, semantic activation, and emotional regulation. The research contributes to the interdisciplinary understanding of language, cognition, and literary expression.