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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, which 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 |