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Situational Irony
Style
Explanation and Analysis:
Achebe utilizes a number of distinct stylistic techniques in Things Fall Apart to achieve his intended postcolonial commentary. Chief among these techniques is the frequent use of figurative language: idiom, in particular. Achebe's characters often communicate their feelings using allegory, myth, or idiom, as opposed to stating things directly. This stylistic choice is intended to accurately reflect the speech patterns and cultural customs of Ibo-speaking people in Nigeria. Achebe's sentences are short and uncomplicated, despite frequent use of simile and metaphor. These stylistic elements combine to produce a story reminiscent of older folk tales.
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