Multiple choice

Which of the following is not an aspect of Dhvani?

  1. Laksana

  2. Abhidha

  3. Angika

  4. Vyanjana
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Explanation

Dhvani theory involves the power of suggestion in language. Abhidha (denotation), Laksana (indication), and Vyanjana (suggestion) are the three powers of words. Angika is a type of 'abhinaya' (acting) in performance, not a linguistic aspect of Dhvani.

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