literalism

Noun
  1. The doctrine of realistic (literal) portrayal in art or literature (synset 105973189)
    is a type of: doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
  2. A disposition to interpret statements in their literal sense (synset 106209628)
    is a type of: disposition, inclination, tendency - an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

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