Magical Realism

What is Magical Realism?

• A genre of music

• A style of painting

• A literary genre that incorporates magical elements into a realistic setting

• A type of dance

In Magical Realism, the magical elements are presented as ______.

• Unbelievable

• Ordinary

• Scary

• Futuristic

Magical Realism often includes fantastical elements and a real-world setting. True or False?

• True

• False

Magical Realism includes a lack of clear explanations for magical occurrences. True or False?

• True

• False

Magical Realism resources include a short story list. True or False?

• True

• False

Magical Realism resources include notetaking templates. True or False?

• True

• False

Who are considered pioneers of the magical realism genre?

• Early 20th-century Latin American writers

• European novelists

• Modern American authors

• Ancient Greek philosophers

Magical realism stories often include _______ as part of their settings.

• A) futuristic technology

• B) cultural heritage and beliefs

• C) alien worlds

• D) purely fictional places

What is a common theme explored in magical realism?

• The conflict between science and magic

• The blending of reality and fantasy

• The dominance of technology

• The rejection of cultural heritage

How do characters in magical realism stories typically react to magical events?

• With fear and confusion

• With excitement and joy

• With nonchalance as if they are part of everyday reality

• With disbelief and skepticism