This question is based on Literary Principles. '''Yet lunchtime '' Without thinking of what of what he was saying The man tapped out, 'Not food'. Insu Sidin...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 1992 Subject: Literature In English

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This question is based on Literary Principles.

'''Yet lunchtime ''

Without thinking of what of what he was saying

The man tapped out, 'Not food'.

Insu Siding answered, 'Plenty here''.

And a conversation had begun.

''Lucky''.

''Come. Transfer. Easy''

''Can't.''

''Why?''

''Secret.''

''Familu?''

''Secret''.

The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born by A.K. Armah.

This is an example of a dialogue that is

Answer Details
The dialogue presented is an example of a laconic dialogue. A laconic dialogue is one that is brief and to the point, usually with a lot of the details left unsaid. In this dialogue from "The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born," the characters are having a short, terse conversation where they are not revealing a lot of information to each other. Their responses are short and direct, and they don't elaborate on their answers or provide much context. This creates a sense of tension and mystery in the dialogue, as the reader is left wondering about the characters' motivations and the situation they find themselves in.

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