English 11 Am Lit Unit 12 Realism & Local Color

realism
a concern with faithfully depicting subject matter or representing real life accurately in literature

local color writing
portrays the life of a particular geographical location; rich in picturesque details reflecting the scenery, quaint customs, and dialect of a region

naturalism
a view of life which emphasizes a detached scientific and photographic accuracy which includes everything and selects nothing

Realistic Period
In American literature, the period between 1865 and 1900

dialect
regional language used by a writer to make his dialogue more realistic

dialogue
a conversation between two or more characters

irony
the use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning; includes dramatic, situational. and verbal

surprise ending
the twist at the end of a story which goes contrary to the readers expectations.

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English 11 Am Lit Unit 12 Realism & Local Color
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