Among the Igbo the art of conversation is regarded very highly, and proverbs are the palm-oil with which words are eaten. What does the author imply with this sentence? The Igbo give words as much importance as food as a means of interaction and community. The Igbo eat their words, in a figurative sense. The Igbo always share a meal when they have a conversation. The Igbo use proverbs in their conversations.

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Ada Burton

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10 March, 06:29

Among the Igbo the art of conversation is regarded very highly, and proverbs are the palm-oil with which words are eaten. What does the author imply with this sentence? The Igbo give words as much importance as food as a means of interaction and community. The Igbo eat their words, in a figurative sense. The Igbo always share a meal when they have a conversation. The Igbo use proverbs in their conversations.

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Laila Mullen · Answer 1

The correct answer is The Igbo give words as much importance as food as a means of interaction and community.

Chinua Achebe uses proverbs profusely in his novels, especially in "Things Fall Apart. With this metaphor, Achebe highlights the importance of proverbs ins Igbo society. Palm-oil is a fundamental element in Igbo cuisine in order to give flavour and prevent the food from burning. Like palm-oil, proverbs add depth and nuance to the conversation and signal a key element of Igbo society.