Multiple choice general knowledge

In Silapathigaram, When Kovalan and Kannagi entered madurai, the plants in the entrance would wave normally due to wind. Ilango would have compared this to plants warning them not to enter madurai as if they knew the future events. Name the Ani being used here.

  1. Uruvaga Ani

  2. Uvamai Ani

  3. Thatkuripu etra ani

  4. Madakkai Ani
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Explanation

Thatkuripu etra ani (Personification) attributes human qualities to inanimate objects - here the plants are described as 'warning' Kovalan and Kannagi, as if they foreknow the tragedy that will unfold in Madurai. Ilango Adigal uses this to create dramatic foreshadowing.

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