Question

The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World is best considered a work of magic realism becauseA) it explains a remote village in realistic termsB) it uses vivid and expressive language to describe a drowned manC) it suggests supernatural elements within the setting of a common villageD) it features simple but mythical language to suggest fictional events

Answer 1

The answer is:

C) it suggests supernatural elements within the setting of a common village.

"The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World," by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, deals with the discovery of a tall, handsome man who has appeared drowned in a village. The man is taller and heavier than any man the villagers have ever seen, and his face possesses an expression of pride. For these reasons, and for some changes in the weather, the villagers assume the man has had supernatural powers. For example, they believe he must have probably taken fish out of the sea by calling them.