Set 2: Command of Evidence (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Magical realism, a literary style that blends realistic settings with fantastical elements, originated in Latin America. Authors like Gabriel García Márquez use it to comment on political and social realities by making the extraordinary seem ordinary, thus highlighting the absurdity of real-world injustices.
What is the purpose of making 'the extraordinary seem ordinary' in magical realism?
Detailed Explanation
This question requires you to identify evidence that supports a claim. The text says the technique 'highlights the absurdity of real-world injustices.' Making magic ordinary inverts expectations to expose social absurdities. The best evidence directly and explicitly supports the stated claim without requiring assumptions. Match specific textual details or data points to the claim being made. The correct answer provides clear, direct support. Strong evidence directly addresses the claim without requiring additional interpretation. When evaluating options, look for quotes or data that explicitly support the statement. Weak evidence may be tangentially related but doesn't provide direct proof.
Key Evidence:
• "highlighting the absurdity of real-world injustices"
Why others are wrong: A (Confusion is not the stated goal.), C (It is explicitly used to 'comment on political... realities.'), D (It blends realism WITH fantasy.).