From the given excerpts of "First Generation" or Dreaming in Cuban, the one that is an example of magic realism is option B: "We camped out under a sapodilla tree and listened to the pygmy owls with their old women's voices."
Answer: Looking at the bright side could mean be thankful for the times you've had, a good example is the news of a loved one who may pass soon. You can't be super sad, you should be thankful for the memories you have. If someone is putting you down, just remember that you live up to your own standards. You should not care what people think of you. That's looking on the bright side. Live for yourself and no one else.
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An example of an simile would be " the boy is as brave as a lion" or "the girl is crazy like a fox" .. Similes use the words like or as.