Question

\im glad to see you, lourdes. thank you for everything, hija, the hat, the cigars. you buried me like an egyptian king, with all my valuables!\ jorge del pino laughs.
lourdes perceives the faint scent of her fathers cigar...
\where are you, papi?\
the street is vacant, as if a force has absorbed all living things. even the trees seem more shadow than substance.

earby,\ her father says, serious now.
the author uses magic realism by
revealing jorges appreciation for his valued burial gifts:
describing the support for lourdess unstable legs as she walks.
using words such as \flares,\ \faint,\ \vacant,\ and \shadow\
comparing the description of the setting sun with a flaming ribbon.

Explanation:

Magic realism often blends the ordinary with the fantastical. In this text, the use of words like "faint" (a normal sensory perception), "vacant" (a common description of a place), and "shadow" (a regular visual element) creates a surreal atmosphere. These words, when combined, give a sense of the other - worldly. Revealing Jorge's appreciation for burial gifts is more of a character trait. Describing support for Lourdes' legs is a physical detail. Comparing the sun to a ribbon is a simple simile. But the combination of "faint", "vacant", and "shadow" creates a magical - realist mood.

Answer:

C. using words such as "flares," "faint," "vacant," and "shadow"