Which American writer is LEAST associated with the trend toward social realism in literature in the late nineteenth century?
A) Theodore Dreiser
B) Upton Sinclair
C) Frank Norris
D) Stephen Crane
E) Mark Twain

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Mark Twain is least associated with the trend toward social realism in literature in the late nineteenth century. While he addressed social issues and injustices in his writing, he did it through satire and humor rather than through the realistic depiction of society and its problems. The other writers listed were all leading figures in the trend of social realism during this time period.

Which American Writer Is LEAST Associated with the Trend Toward