Q5: LITERARY DEVICES IN SO THE PATH DOES NOT DIE

What literary device does Hollist employ through the use of symbols like the rope and the path?

Metaphor

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Simile

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Personification

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Personification

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The phrase “to not cut the rope” in the novel symbolizes:

Disobedience to traditions

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Loyalty and adherence to cultural and societal beliefs

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A call for revolution against outdated customs

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The physical act of breaking away from oppression

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How does Hollist use foreshadowing in So the Path Does Not Die?

Through the recurring dreams of Finaba

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Through Baramasu’s storytelling

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Through Finaba’s initial doubts about leaving Sierra Leone

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Through Nabou’s warnings about America

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Which of the following best describes the role of irony in the novel?

Finaba leaves for America expecting a better life, only to face difficulties and discrimination

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Ansu’s return to Sierra Leone leads to a predictable outcome

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Cammy’s attitude toward relationships changes suddenly

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Baramasu remains in the village despite rejecting traditions

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The street crime scene in the novel is an example of:

Allegory for political corruption

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Imagery to depict violence in urban life

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Flashback to Finaba’s childhood struggles

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Symbolism representing the loss of moral values

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The phrase “she can choose her path” in the novel primarily reflects:

The author’s use of paradox

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The concept of self-determination and individualism

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The importance of returning to traditional values

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The inevitability of fate and destiny

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How does the use of proverbs function in the novel?

As a tool for elders to guide the younger generation

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To make fun of outdated traditions

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As a literary device to show Finaba’s rebellion against culture

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To confuse characters with metaphorical meanings

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The legend of the ancestral spirits in the novel serves to:

Emphasize the importance of spiritual guidance

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Dismiss the role of ancestors in decision-making

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Show how fear controls people’s actions

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Mock traditional beliefs in favor of modernity

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What does the proverb “A person who forgets where they came from is lost” symbolize in the novel?

The importance of remembering one’s heritage and roots

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The danger of leaving home without returning

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The impact of poverty on identity

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The need to follow one’s own dreams regardless of culture

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What is the impact of proverbs on the novel’s themes?

They highlight the tension between tradition and modernity

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They provide humor to make the novel less serious

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They encourage characters to abandon traditional beliefs

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They serve as background details with no real impact

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