Magical Realism

5. – The quality of ambiguity or disorientation occurring during a transition between stages or spaces.
8. – Unlikely to be true or occur, yet presented as real in the narrative.
10. – A story in which characters, events, or settings symbolize abstract ideas or moral qualities.
11. – Open to more than one interpretation; often used to blur the line between the real and the magical.
13. – The state of being charmed or captivated by magical qualities.
16. – A philosophical belief that human beings exist in a purposeless, chaotic universe, often expressed through surreal or irrational events.
17. – Having the quality of fantasy; imaginative or magical.
18. – Presenting familiar things in a strange or new way to make the reader see them differently.
20. – The blending of two seemingly contrasting realities (such as real and magical elements).

1. – Placing two elements side by side to highlight contrasts or create new meanings.
2. – Evoking a sense of awe, grandeur, or power, often tied to the supernatural.
3. – Strange or mysterious in an unsettling way.
4. – Pertaining to myth or legend, often associated with ancient stories and supernatural elements.
6. – A form of storytelling that uses elements of folklore, fable, or myth, blending them into reality.
7. – The spiritual apprehension of knowledge inaccessible to the intellect.
9. – Artistic movement that seeks to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind.
12. Realism – A literary genre that incorporates fantastic or magical elements into otherwise realistic fiction.
14. Distortion – The manipulation of time, often presenting the past, present, and future simultaneously.
15. – Relating to the abstract or beyond the physical world.
19. – The feeling of being out of place or confused, often due to magical or surreal elements.