Which of the following statements about Latin American literature are appropriate?
- A. It shows racial coherence and unity in its representations.
- B. It draws an analogy between plant growth and human movement.
- C. Dzul Poot's stories depict the geography of the Chilam Balam towns.
- D. Quechua had a wide presence across several nations.
- E. It is unitary and avoids intertextuality.
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Correct answer: D. B, C and D only
Explanation
Per the key. Latin American writing is marked by mestizaje and intertextuality, so A and E are false. Quechua spans Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador, and Domingo Dzul Poot retold Yucatec Maya tales.
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