Which Neoclassical concept refers to the appearance of being true or real in literature?
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Correct answer: Verisimilitude
Verisimilitude was essential for Neoclassical writers. They believed literature should be plausible and consistent with the laws of reality, which is why they often rejected the fantastical or supernatural elements found in earlier eras.
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