This question is based on Literary Principles. '''Yet lunchtime '' Without thinking of what of...

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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

A. pitchy
B. witty
C. laconic
D. simple

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The dialogue in the excerpt from The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born by Ayi Kwei Armah is short, terse and concise, with very few words exchanged. This type of dialogue is described as laconic, which means using minimal words to convey meaning.

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