Which of the following elements is an essential aspect of realist literature? the text should be based on fictional characters. the text should have a short plot and minimum number of characters. the text should be a depiction of everyday life and the struggles surrounding it. the text should have a protagonist who possesses heroic qualities. the text should depict the high-quality life of a character.

Which type of character best describes odysseus ?

Read the excerpt from the odyssey; 'o cyclops! would you feast on my companions? puny am i, in a caveman's hands? how do you like the beating that we gave you, you d(arn)ed cannibal? eater of guests under your roof! zeus and the gods have paid you! ' according to this excerpt, odysseus (a)is fearful of the cyclops. (b)is prideful and overly confident. (c)has been weakened by the cyclops. (d)has regrets about staying on the island.

What did mark twain contribute to the history of the novel? select all that apply.