Question

independent practice which statement best describes why “an episode of war” is considered an example of naturalism? a. it includes detailed descriptions of nature. b. it portrays life as it really is. c. it takes place during the civil war. d. it shows the emotional side of war.

Explanation:

Naturalism in literature focuses on depicting life objectively, showing events and experiences as they occur in reality without idealization. Stephen Crane's An Episode of War aligns with this by realistically portraying the mundane, harsh, and unglamorous aspects of war and its impact, which matches the core trait of naturalism described in option B. The other options are either not defining traits of naturalism (A, D) or just a setting detail (C) rather than the key reason it is naturalist.

Answer:

B. It portrays life as it really is.