The the question asks for the difference between novels and other literature -- presumably nonfiction.
With that in mind, novels weren't unique in imitating real life. I think there's a better answer.
What does the word mimetic tell us about the difference between novels and most of the literature of the 1800s?
A. Novels present fantasy as reality.
B. The authors were new and unknown
C. Novels presented common things in new ways.
D. Novel were unique in trying to imitate real life.
(By the way this question if from the book Call of the Wild by Jack London)
Also I think the answer is D
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Novels are fantasy -- often realistic fantasy as London's novel shows.
so it would either C or A right?
I think it's A.
The fantasy in novels mimics real life.
oh okay I get it thank you
:-) You're welcome.
a is the wrong answer