Why did american realist writers avoid editorializing their texts?

Read this passage: byron and mitch are co-captains of the mathletes, their high school's academic team. they are backstage with the five other team members, preparing to compete in the state math quiz. byron sits on the floor with his eyes closed and his earbuds in, listening to classical jazz, which him focus his mind and energy. suddenly, he feels a presence beside him. he opens his eyes to see mitch staring at him. "mathletes! mathletes! " mitch chants loudly. mitch gives byron a thumbs-up and then proceeds to strut around like a peacock, high-fiving the other team members, as byron shuts his eyes again and does his best to refocus his mind which statement best summarizes the passage?

Where does this story take place (give details)

Read the paragraph. the runner won the marathon. exhausted and drenched with sweat from the exertion, she was the first to cross the finish line. the spectators roared with delight and, lifting her onto their shoulders, marched the proud athlete to the winner's podium. the paragraph is an example of what drafting technique? hexagonal writing the see method cubing color-coding