Name three literary devices used in chapter 5 of "Indigo" and briefly explain each.
Answer
Metaphor – comparing the oppressive colonial regime to a black monsoon; Irony – the workers’ slogan ‘Free Indigo’ used by the colonists to justify exploitation; Foreshadowing – the subtle mention of a hidden rebellion that later erupts.
Step-by-step solution
- Identify the metaphor present in the text and explain its comparison. (Black monsoon symbolizes oppression.)
- Find an instance of irony where a slogan is twisted. (Slogan used to justify exploitation.)
- Locate foreshadowing about future rebellion. (Hints in dialogue or description.)
- Summarise each device and its role in the narrative. (Shows literary technique.)
Common mistake: Mixing up devices or giving too generic explanations
Concept tested: Use of literary devices in chapter 5
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