Realism Quiz

What is realism in literature?

• Focus on supernatural elements and fantasy

• Portrayal of life and society as it is, without idealization or romanticism

• Depiction of life with idealization and romanticism

• Fictional portrayal of life and society

Who is considered the father of literary realism?

• Jane Austen

• Leo Tolstoy

• William Shakespeare

• Honore de Balzac

What is the main goal of realism in literature?

• Focusing on abstract and philosophical concepts

• Depicting everyday life and society as it truly is

• Ignoring the details of everyday life and society

• Creating fantastical and unrealistic worlds

Who is known for his realist novel 'Madame Bovary'?

• Gustave Flaubert

• Leo Tolstoy

• Charles Dickens

• Victor Hugo

What is the main characteristic of realism in art?

• Depicting subjects in a surreal and dreamlike manner

• Depicting subjects as they appear in everyday life

• Using bright and vibrant colors

• Focusing on abstract and non-representational forms

Which artist is known for his realistic paintings of rural life in America?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Pablo Picasso

• Vincent van Gogh

• Grant Wood

Realism in art emerged as a reaction against which artistic movement?

• Impressionism

• Cubism

• Surrealism

• Romanticism

What is the term used to describe the realistic portrayal of light and shadow in art?

• Polka dot

• chiaroscuro

• Watercolor

• Abstract

Realism in art aimed to capture the details of everyday life and the experiences of which social class?

• Lower class

• Specific social class

• Middle class

• Upper class

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of realism in art?

• Abstract shapes and forms

• Bright and vibrant colors

• Exaggerated proportions

• Fantastical or dreamlike scenes