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What literary technique does the writer use to give a Nigerian aesthetic flavour to his work?

• Metaphor

• Proverbs

• Simile

• Alliteration

Which author's influence is very noticeable in the book A Thief and His Apprentice?

• William Shakespeare

• Festus Iyayi

• Jane Austen

• Leo Tolstoy

What is the purpose of using local proverbs and Nigerianisms in the story?

• To confuse the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To deepen the reader's knowledge of Nigeria

• To simplify the story

Which of the following authors does NOT have a noticeable influence on A Thief and His Apprentice?

• Chinua Achebe

• Bernard Shaw

• Festus Iyayi

• Charles Dickens

What is the main reason for the writer to employ a large dose of local proverbs and Nigerianisms in the story?

• To make the story longer

• To add depth to the story

• To confuse the reader

• To show off his knowledge