Set 13: Transitions (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Magical realism, as practiced by writers like Gabriel García Márquez, differs from fantasy in that its magical elements are treated as unremarkable within the world of the narrative. Characters do not react with astonishment when the impossible occurs. _______ the genre often emerges from postcolonial contexts where Western rationalism is interrogated alongside colonial history.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to choose the transition that best connects two ideas. The postcolonial context is a significant aspect of understanding magical realism. 'Importantly' signals that this historical context matters. Transitions signal the relationship between sentences or paragraphs. Determine the logical relationship (addition, contrast, cause-effect, example) and select the transition that accurately expresses it. The right transition makes the relationship between ideas crystal clear. Consider what logical connection exists: Is the second idea adding to the first? Contrasting it? Showing a result? The transition should accurately reflect this relationship.
Key Evidence:
• "treated as unremarkable"
• "postcolonial contexts"
Why others are wrong: A (Example - the postcolonial point is context, not an example of narrative technique.), C (Contrast - this is additional context, not an opposing point.), D (Contrast - the postcolonial context explains, not contradicts, the genre.).
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