Realism is said to be a reaction to romanticism. why?

a. unlike the romantics, realists chose to glorify topics such as war.

b. unlike the romantics, realists chose to use figurative language.

c. unlike the romantics, realists chose to write about beauty over sentimentality.

d. unlike the romantics, realists chose to write about kings and noblemen.

e. unlike the romantics, realists chose to use real-life situations over idealism.