Which literary technique is most famously associated with Rushdie’s style in portraying postcolonial reality?
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Correct answer: Magic Realism
Rushdie uses magic realism to weave fantastical elements into realistic settings. This allows him to explore the 'unreal' or chaotic nature of history, myth, and identity in postcolonial contexts.
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