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Question 6 of 10

What does the use of magical realism in Latin American literature help explain about Latin American culture?
A. That the disparity between the upper and lower classes is too great to overcome
B. That reasoning and scientific thought can answer all cultural questions
C. That European readers are unable to understand the complexity of Latin American societies
D. That neither logic nor superstition can fully explain cultural traditions

Answer 1

Magical realism is a literary genre in which magical elements are added to a mostly realistic world. It is a type of fiction. Therefore, this genre is sometimes oblivious to scientific facts in order to add magical elements. The genre does not focus on the inequality of Latin American societies, although this can a be a theme in some works. Finally, the goal of this genre is to entertain and show cultural traditions but in no way it tries to demonstrate that European readers are unable to understand Latin American societies.