Literalism

[litәrәlizm]

(noun.) the doctrine of realistic (literal) portrayal in art or literature.

(noun.) a disposition to interpret statements in their literal sense.

Typed by Cecil--From WordNet

(n.) That which accords with the letter; a mode of interpreting literally; adherence to the letter.

(n.) The tendency or disposition to represent objects faithfully, without abstraction, conventionalities, or idealization.

Checker: Tina