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One of Garcia Marquez’s most acclaimed abilities
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One of Garcia Marquez’s most acclaimed abilities is his (i) ________________ insertion of the supernatural into his characters’ everyday lives. Most novelists who attempt to introduce such plot elements are rightfully accused of heavy-handedness, but Garcia Marquez can weave absurdities into his plots without straining our (ii) __________.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| encumbered | literacy |
| painstaking | credulity |
| organic | probity |
Re: One of Garcia Marquez’s most acclaimed abilities
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13 Dec 2019, 08:46
13 Dec 2019, 08:46
The answer is mentioned as C,F. Is it right? Any explanation pls?
Re: One of Garcia Marquez’s most acclaimed abilities
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13 Dec 2019, 23:19
13 Dec 2019, 23:19
arichinna wrote:
The answer is mentioned as C,F. Is it right? Any explanation pls?
Sorry, seems I have misplaced the right answer. The official explanation is like below
"C and E There are more clues for the first blank, so start there. The contextual clue “but” indicates that Garcia Marquez’s approach differs from that of his contemporaries. If the contemporaries approach is characterized as “heavy-handed,” then Marquez’s approach must be the opposite of “heavy-handed.” A good prediction is natural. Of the choices, the word closest in meaning to natural is organic. Now look at the second blank. If Garcia Marquez can organically use supernatural elements, then he does not strain our belief. Of the choices, the word closest in meaning to belief is credulity."
