Major Features t Realism is the theory of writing in which familiar aspects of contemporary life and everyday scenes are represented in a straightforward or matter-of-fact manner a It insists on precise description authentic action and dialogue, moral honesty, and a democratic openness in subject matter and style 美国文学美国文学 Major Features Realism is the theory of writing in which familiar aspects of contemporary life and everyday scenes are represented in a straightforward or matter-of-fact manner. It insists on precise description, authentic action and dialogue, moral honesty, and a democratic openness in subject matter and style