What literary device does the following proverb include?"Among the Ibo the art of conversation is regarded very highly, and proverbs are the palm-oil with which words are eaten." What does it reveal about the importance of communication in Ibo society?

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This quote is in chapter one.

Asked by carl p #299347 on 1/31/2013 9:24 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 1/31/2013 9:27 PM

Answered by Aslan on 1/31/2013 9:27 PM

This is a use of metaphor to suggest how important proverbs and stories are to the Ibo way of life.