In Addition to Examining Everyday Life, the Literary Realists of the Mid-Nineteenth

question 72

Multiple Choice

In addition to examining everyday life, the literary realists of the mid-nineteenth century were also interested in

• A) completely avoiding romantic imagery, as shown in the works of Charles Dickens.
• B) employing emotional and poetic language to cause social reform.
• C) avoiding sentimental language by using careful observation and description.
• D) showing the positive values of middle-class life.
• E) using "stream of consciousness" techniques.

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