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.

What was the main idea or message taught by the ballad, "king john and the abbot of canterbury"?

Does anyone read this story in 9th grade "when mr. pirzada came to dine"

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. ‘you make me feel uncivilized, daisy,’ i confessed on my second glass of corky but rather impressive claret. ‘can’t you talk about crops or something? ’ i meant nothing in particular by this remark but it was taken up in an unexpected way. ‘civilization’s going to pieces,’ broke out tom violently. ‘i’ve gotten to be a terrible pessimist about things. have you read ‘the rise of the coloured empires’ by this man goddard? ’ ‘why, no,’ i answered, rather surprised by his tone. ‘well, it’s a fine book, and everybody ought to read it. the idea is if we don’t look out the white race will be—will be utterly submerged. it’s all scientific stuff; it’s been proved.’ in this passage, tom’s ideas about race relations come off as uncivilized. what literary device is fitzgerald using here? irony personification metaphor simile