Which of the following are characteristic of the growth of realism?


An embracing of the ideals but not the methodology of later romanticism, a focus upon the lower classes, and a "slice of life" approach
A reaction against romanticism, a reaction against the changing scientific attitudes of the time (particularly Darwinism), and a focus upon the details of documentary history.
A reaction against romanticism, an interest in scientific method, the systematizing of the study of documentary history, and the influence of rational philosophy
The influence of rational philosophy, the embracing of the methodology but not the ideals of romanticism, and a systematization of the study of documentary history.

D

Which of the following best describes the relationship between realism and naturalism?

Many argue that there really is no real difference, largely because of the differing definitions. Naturalism may be more interested in the lower classes, and it tends to have a more direct philosophic position.
Realism tends to focus on the "real" events in the lives of people, while naturalism tends to deal with people and their experiences in the natural world.
Realism is an evolution from the earlier naturalism, and it is simply a more extreme focus on real world experiences.
Realism and naturalism are very similar, except that Realism still embraced the ideals of romanticism, while naturalism rejected them.

B

I agree with your first answer, but not the second.

Please read through several explanations in each of these and then let us know what you decide.

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and

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Would it be C?

Yes, I agree with C for the 2nd question.

Great! Thanks for your help!

To determine the correct answer for the growth of realism, you would need to carefully read and analyze each response.

Option A suggests that realism embraced the ideals but not the methodology of later romanticism, focused on the lower classes, and used a "slice of life" approach.

Option B states that realism was a reaction against romanticism and the changing scientific attitudes of the time, particularly Darwinism. It also suggests that realism focused on the details of documentary history.

Option C mentions a reaction against romanticism, an interest in scientific method, systematizing the study of documentary history, and the influence of rational philosophy.

Option D brings up the influence of rational philosophy, the embracing of the methodology but not the ideals of romanticism, and systematizing the study of documentary history.

After analyzing the options, it is evident that option D contains the correct characteristics of the growth of realism. It accounts for the influence of rational philosophy, the methodology of romanticism, and the systematization of the study of documentary history. Thus, option D is the correct answer.

To answer the second question regarding the relationship between realism and naturalism, you would follow a similar approach.

Option A suggests that there is no real difference between realism and naturalism, mainly due to different definitions. It also mentions that naturalism may have a greater interest in the lower classes and a more direct philosophic position.

Option B states that realism focuses on "real" events in the lives of people, while naturalism deals with people and their experiences in the natural world.

Option C suggests that realism is an evolution from naturalism, but with a more extreme focus on real-world experiences.

Option D states that realism and naturalism are very similar, except that realism still embraces the ideals of romanticism, while naturalism rejects them.

After carefully analyzing the options, it becomes clear that option B is the best description of the relationship between realism and naturalism. Realism focuses on real events in people's lives, while naturalism deals with people and their experiences in the natural world. Thus, option B is the correct answer.