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How does Wiesel use figurative language?
In his novel Night, Elie Wiesel uses a lot of figurative language as the story unfolds. He uses a metaphor here to show the physical and emotional states of himself and those in his group by comparing them to dying trees. Wiesel uses figurative language to show readers how difficult his journey was.
What similes are found in Chapter 11 things fall apart?
Achebe uses a simile when he explains that “each hut seen from the others looked like a soft eye of yellow half-light set in the solid massiveness of night” and again when he says “nights were as black as charcoal.”
What are 3 pieces of figurative language?
5 common types of figurative language with examples
- 1 Simile. A simile compares two different things, using the words “like” or “as” to draw attention to the comparison.
- 2 Metaphor. A metaphor compares two different things, similar to a simile.
- 3 Personification.
- 4 Hyperbole.
- 5 Allusion.
What are the literary devices in Things Fall Apart?
Achebe’s skillful use of literary devices like metaphor, simile, imagery, and repetition demonstrate the quality of writing. Achebe’s understanding of the “human experience” demonstrates the relevance of theme.
What is foreshadowing in Things Fall Apart?
An example of foreshadowing in the novel Things fall apart would be ” The ill-fated lad was called Ikemefuna”(Achebe 6). This quote suggests that in the future bad things will happen to Ikemefuna or that he is destined to fail.
What are the symbols in Things Fall Apart?
In this novel,”Things Fall Apart” Chinua Achebe uses symbolism to help connect foreign concepts to explain central themes and ideas. There are many symbols throughout the book,three of the most easily recognized symbols in “Things Fall Apart” are yams,fire,and locusts .
What are the traditions in Things Fall Apart?
The funeral ceremony in Things Fall Apart involves numerous customs, including the banging of drums and ekwe, and gun firing. Fellow warriors come to the funeral, dressed in smoke raffia shirts and painted with chalk and charcoal. Men would also dress up in ancestral spirits (the egwuwu). Some are very violent.
What is the main idea of Things Fall Apart?
As a story about a culture on the verge of change, Things Fall Apart deals with how the prospect and reality of change affect various characters. The tension about whether change should be privileged over tradition often involves questions of personal status.
What is the tone of Things Fall Apart?
The tone of Things Fall Apart is generally objective, meaning that the narrator presents a clear and straightforward account of events.