Proverbs

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Proverbs
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• What is a proverb?

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Example

• The early bird gets the worm.

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The Purpose of a Proverb

• A proverb is a popular saying that contains
  advice or a generally accepted truth.
• A proverb functions as folk wisdom and gives
  general advice on how to act and live.
• Proverbs teach lessons and stress shared values

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Proverbs Live Everywhere!

• A proverb is worded in a way as to be remembered
  easily and changes little from generation to
  generation. Proverbs are used throughout the
  world.

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Africa
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China
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Japan
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Holland
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Jamaica
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Ireland
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• How might proverbs differ from one country to
  another?

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• Discuss the following proverbs with your group.
• Why do you think people say these proverbs?

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• A rolling stone gathers no moss.

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• The squeaky wheel gets the grease.

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• The man with integrity walks securely, but the
  man that walks a crooked path will be found out.

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• If you drink soup, you love the spoon.

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• A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

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• You must lose a worm to catch a fish.

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• Speak softly and carry a big stick.

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• When the eagles are silent the parrots begin to
  jabber.

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