Realism in Literature

Which of these authors is known for their work in American Realism?

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Nathaniel Hawthorne

• Mark Twain

• Emily Dickinson

Which Realist author focused on social issues and the working class in England?

• Charles Dickens

• William Wordsworth

• John Milton

• Oscar Wilde

Realist writers often used literature as a tool for what?

• Escapism

• Social change

• Pure entertainment

• Idealizing heroes

What kind of themes are prominent in Realist literature?

Which of the following is often absent in Realist literature?

• Detailed settings

• Idealized romance

• Social critique

• Common dialect

What literary style emerged after Realism and often built upon its foundation?

• Romanticism

• Naturalism

• Surrealism

• Classicism

Which author is known for depicting the everyday lives and struggles of African American characters in the late 19th century through a Realist lens?

• Charles Dickens

• Zora Neale Hurston

• Kate Chopin

• Charles W. Chesnutt

Which of the following is a key difference between Romanticism and Realism?

• Realism emphasizes emotional expression; Romanticism emphasizes reason

• Realism focuses on ordinary life; Romanticism focuses on idealism

• Realism highlights supernatural elements; Romanticism depicts realistic characters

• Realism uses poetic language; Romanticism uses plain, straightforward language

Which type of conflict is most commonly found in Realist literature?

• Man vs. supernatural

• Man vs. self

• Man vs. nature

• Man vs. fate

Realism in literature was partly influenced by which scientific movement that emphasized observation and facts?

• The Enlightenment

• Evolutionary Theory

• The Scientific Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution