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Realism/Naturalism
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Realism | a style of writing in which the author attempts to show life as it really is |
| Naturalism | views the darker side of human life, with ordinary people facing overwhelming odds and controlled by environment or chance |
| Imperative | of great importance; essential |
| Extremity | the outermost or farthest point or portion; the hand or foot |
| Intangible | unable to be defined or understood |
| Apprehension | fear or anxiety; dread |
| Oblige | to force or require |
| Ingenious | cleverly inventive |
| Ostensibly | seemingly or outwardly |
| Skeptical | having doubts or reservations |
| Stem | to grow from or be caused by |
| Volatile | liable to change suddenly or evaporate |
| Infintesimal | extremely small; microscopic |
| Catalyst | a substance that starts or speeds up a reaction |
| Conjure | to produce from nothing, as if by magic |