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Proverbs

Difinition- A proverb (from Latin: proverbium) is a simple and insightful,

traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common

sense or experience.Proverbs are often metaphorical and use formulaic

language.Collectively,they form a genre of folklore.

Example- A proverb is a simple and insightful,traditional saying that expresses

a perceived truth based on common sense or experience.Proverbs are

often metaphorical and use formulaic language.Collectively,they form

a genre of folklore.

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