Which of the following literary terms is NOT commonly deployed in Post- Colonial theory ?
Correct answer: D. Serendipity
- A. Mimicry
- B. Ambivalence
- C. Hybridity
- D. Serendipity
Explanation
Mimicry, ambivalence, and hybridity are central concepts in postcolonial theory, especially in the work of Homi Bhabha. Serendipity means a fortunate accidental discovery and is not a standard postcolonial theoretical term.
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