Question

Which of the following elements below is an essential aspect of realist literature?

A) The text should be based on fictional characters.
B) The text should have a short plot and minimum number of characters.
C) The text should be a depiction of everyday life and the struggles surrounding it.
D) The text should have a protagonist who possesses heroic qualities.
E) The text should depict the high-quality life of a character.

Answer 1

The answer would be 3. The text should be a depiction of everyday life and the struggles surrounding it.

A realist would be able to recognize what is happening around them in everyday life. People have struggles loss love pain suffering. And a realist piece of literature should portray those concepts.

Answer 2

C
Realist literature focuses on being in tune with the aspects of reality and daily life.