Question

The Sergeant spun round on his heels barked out some sentences in a very strange language to somebody hidden within the building. That person now came out, smartly uniformed. The first thing that struck me about him was that he was albino. Then the next moment I realized that he was not an albino at all but a white man. Also that, unlike the marching policemen, he wore shoes. He was dressed simply in khaki, so I knew that he was also a policeman. His appearance however bore very little resemblance to that of the band. He stood on the steps of his office while the Sergeant called out yet another order which made the lines stiffen up. Another was called and they appeared to relax. The Sergeant then continued in the same language within which I succeeded in catching a few English words and name-places. He appeared to be „reporting‟ something, the „Oba‟s palace‟ was involved in it, and it all ended with „all correct‟ and „further orders‟. The white man spoke a few words. The Sergeant gave two more barks and the parade broke up and went their different ways, all except the Sergeant. He stayed with the white officer and they spoke some more; it was during this dialogue that the white man looked up and saw me.


what are the figures of speech in this ?

Answer 1

it is a narrative prose

Answer 2

Answer:

This is the narrative prose presenting with the interaction between the two police person. There are certain twists and inclusions in the language which makes the prose sound interesting.

There are several things mentioend in the post to prove that the conversation is in the mode of order. The poliman acts according to the instructions given by the senior. Here lies the implication of the prose pattern.

Explanation: