The literature associated with the American Renaissance is characterized by _____________.
A) a realistic portrayal of life in an urban environment
B) the portrayal of figures engaged in ruthless power struggles
C) a rejection of the concepts embodied in the European romantic movement
D) moral idealism and the use of American settings and characters to address universal themes

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The literature of the American Renaissance emphasized moral idealism and utilized American characters and settings to explore universal themes, rather than relying on the romanticism of European literature. The other options, such as A and B, do not accurately reflect the characteristics of the American Renaissance literature.

The Literature Associated with the American Renaissance Is Characterized by _____________