In addition to examining everyday life, the literary realists of the mid-nineteenth century were also interested in

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Literary realists of the mid-nineteenth century aimed to accurately depict everyday life and human behavior, often avoiding sentimental or romantic language in their descriptions. They instead focused on careful observation and description to portray reality as accurately as possible, which is why choice C is the most accurate answer. Choices A, B, and D are not accurate because literary realists did not avoid romantic imagery altogether nor did they aim to use emotionally charged language for social reform or show only the positive values of middle-class life. Choice E is also not accurate as the "stream of consciousness" technique was not commonly used during the mid-nineteenth century.

In Addition to Examining Everyday Life, the Literary Realists of the Mid-Nineteenth