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"Foot-dragging" means delay or unwillingness to take timely action on an issue. This expression can be found on page 10 of the novel. Where the reason for Bepo's emotional outburst is eventually revealed. The character's procrastination or hesitation had a detrimental effect on his marriage and he has no other option than to succumb to their demands of relocating to the UK.

This expression can be found on page 56 of the novel where the MD was saying her farewell speech to Bepo, who was leaving stardom. She was trying to express her appreciation for the overwhelming and incomparable contribution that he has made to the growth of the school. The phrase "unrivalled quota" highlights that Bepo’s efforts were unmatched and outstanding, setting them apart from others. The word "unrivalled" emphasizes the uniqueness and superiority of Bepo's contribution, while "quota" refers to the portion or effort provided by Bepo to Stardom's growth.

In J.P. Clark's "Ibadan": Ibadan, running splash of rust and gold-flung and scattered among seven hills like broken china in the sun. The poem makes use of metaphor in the first line where the rustiness of the roofs is compared to a "running splash". Simile is used with the comparison of the rusted roofs to broken china in the sun. Imagery is also used because we can picture the descriptions given in our minds. However, onomatopoeia, the use of words that imitate or resemble the sound they describe, is not used in the poem.

The novel addresses several socio-economic realities, including the Japa trend, which describes the mass emigration of Nigerians seeking better opportunities abroad. It highlights the challenges faced by bureaucracies, particularly when obtaining essential travel documents. Additionally, it portrays the struggles of middle-class professionals, such as teachers who are often undervalued and underpaid, as well as doctors and other health workers who choose to leave the country for "greener pastures" due to a lack of opportunities at home. However, while the declining state of Nigerian universities is a significant socio-economic issue, it is not one of the themes explored in this novel.

The passage explicitly states, "One of the first things that a child notices is how noisy many kinds of birds are".

The passage explains that "many birds make characteristic calls, and with practice you can tell which species are in a wood just from these calls without seeing the birds at all".

The passage states, "When flocks of finches are looking for insects or seeds on the branches of trees, they could easily become separated...".

The passage states that “at the sight of a bird of prey, a small bird will give its flying predator call as an alarm to other birds in the neighbourhood.” This suggests that small birds use a particular type of call: "the flying predator call" to warn others of danger.

The text states that "at the sight of a bird of prey, a small bird will give its flying predator call as an alarm to other birds in the neighbourhood".

The founding document of the United Nations is called the UN Charter.

Under Article 39 of the Charter, the Council determines the existence of any "threat to the peace."

In legal and diplomatic terms, the groups involved in a conflict or dispute are referred to as the parties.

A "settlement" is the formal term for the resolution or ending of a dispute or conflict.

When diplomacy fails, the UN can impose economic or diplomatic sanctions to enforce its decisions without using military force.

The "United Nations Security Council" (UNSC) is the official and proper name of this specific UN organ.