re·al·ism 
/ˈri:jəˌlɪzəm/ noun
/ˈri:jəˌlɪzəm/ noun [noncount] 1 : the quality of a person who understands what is real and possible in a particular situation and is able to deal with problems in an effective and practical way
▪ He has a sense of realism about what can be done to improve the economy. 2 : the quality of being very much like real life : the quality of seeming to be real
▪ The realism of her dream was alarming. 3 : a style of art or literature that shows or describes people and things as they are in real life
▪ the stark realism of the play/painting
▪ He has a sense of realism about what can be done to improve the economy.
▪ The realism of her dream was alarming.
▪ the stark realism of the play/painting
