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Answer: ASet 2: Words in Context (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The novelist's latest work is a departure from her previous realism, embracing a ______ style where dream logic and fantastical elements intertwine with everyday life.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
A. surreal✓ Correct
B. literal
C. historical
D. didactic
Detailed Explanation
A style that mixes 'dream logic' and 'fantastical elements' is described as 'surreal', meaning having the qualities of looking like a dream.
Key Evidence:
• "dream logic"
• "fantastical elements"
Why others are wrong: B (Literal focuses on exact meaning, avoiding metaphor/fantasy.), C (Historical relates to the past.), D (Didactic means intended to teach.).