Which of the following is most indicative of gabriel marquez's writing style
a. flowery and descriptive prose that imitates poetry
b. incorporation of fantasy elements in realistic settings
c. the use of satire and a sarcastic tone
d. utilization of stream of consciousness

Fantasy with realistic elements, some of the characteristics of magical realism, literary genre that characterized Gabriel García Márquez.

It should be noted that magical realism is also called a narrative style (characteristc from Latin America) and had its peak in the middle of the twentieth century. It is based on the interest of showing the unreal or strange as something everyday and common, being one of the main precursors the Colombian writer Gabriel García Márquez and a perfect example his book One Hundred Years of Solitude.

In addition, it covers myths and legends, which are presented by multiple narrators (with may combine the first, second and third person in singular). On the other hand, the presence of the sensory is highlighted as part of the perception of reality.

With magical realism are fantastic or magical elements in the content of the narrative, which alter the reality and are perceived as normal and real by the characters and even the reader.