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

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Mark Twain is often associated with realism in his use of vernacular language and everyday settings, but he is not typically associated with the trend toward social realism, which tended to focus on issues of class, labor, and poverty. In contrast, Upton Sinclair, Frank Norris, Stephen Crane, and Theodore Dreiser are all known for their works that explore these types of social issues.

Which American Writer Is LEAST Associated with the Trend Toward