Things Fall Apart Vocabulary

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What does 'pandemonium' refer to in 'Things Fall Apart'?

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Chaos

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The word 'ostentatious' most nearly means:

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Showy

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What does the word 'esoteric' mean in the context of 'Things Fall Apart'?

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Secretive

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What does the word 'effeminate' mean in the context of 'Things Fall Apart'?

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Feminine

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What is the meaning of the word 'improvident' as used in 'Things Fall Apart'?

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Careless

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Define 'cultural clash' as it relates to 'Things Fall Apart'.

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A conflict arising from the differences in cultural values and practices.

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What does 'colonialism' mean in the context of 'Things Fall Apart'?

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The control or governing influence of a nation over a dependent country or people.

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Explain the term 'tradition' as it is portrayed in 'Things Fall Apart'.

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The transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation.

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What does 'masculinity' signify in 'Things Fall Apart'?

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The qualities or attributes regarded as characteristic of men.

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Define 'fate' as it is explored in 'Things Fall Apart'.

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The development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power.