Classification functions and features of Style in proverbs
A proverb is a short statement of wisdom accepted by a community as an expression of truth and wisdom...
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Classification functions and features of Style in proverbs DEFINITION OF PROVERBS A proverb is a short statement of wisdom accepted by a community as an expression of truth and wisdom.
Over time a community develops a short statement that reflects its experience, belief, philosophy of life, world view and tested opinion.
This statement is passed down the generations in form of wise sayings or proverbs.
CLASSIFICATION OF PROVERBS
There are several ways of classifying proverbs. Some of these include: -
1. Alphabetic classification of proverbs In quite a several books where proverbs are recorded in alphabetical order. This is done in the realization that the classification of proverbs is not as easy as obvious as that of songs and narratives.
2. Classification of proverbs according to the subject, matter, contents or themes
While classifying proverbs this way, themes are grouped on what they are talking about. We, therefore, have proverbs on poverty, family, patriotism, unity, religion, wisdom, readership, handwork, honesty, greed friendship, obe…
