american realism

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What movement came before American Realism?

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Romanticism

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What did American realists base their plots and characters on?

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Ordinary life.

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What is realism fundamentally grounded in?

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The faithful reporting of everyday life.

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What does American realism NOT focus on?

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An escape to nature.

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Where was the setting in Realist writings usually located?

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Familiar to the writer.

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What is the main focus of American Realism?

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Depicting everyday life and society.

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Which literary movement emphasizes emotion and individualism?

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Romanticism.

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What type of characters are often found in Realist literature?

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Ordinary, relatable characters.

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How does Realism differ from Romanticism?

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Realism focuses on reality, while Romanticism emphasizes emotion and imagination.

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What themes are commonly explored in American Realism?

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Social issues, class struggles, and moral dilemmas.