Question 16
“Magical realism” is an example of paradox. This statement is ____.
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Question 16 of 40 in the IIT Madras BS English II (English 2) Quiz 1 paper sat on 19 Jul 2026, in the May 2026 term (English2 16 Jul 26). It carries 1 mark.
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