Proverb

1. What is proverb
 Based on Wikipedia, proverb is a simple, concrete, traditional saying that expresses
a truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and
use formulaic language. Collectively, they form a genre of folklore.
 Based on Collins dictionary A proverb is a short sentence that people
often quote, which gives advice or tells you something about life.
2. What are the generic structure of proverb
 Opposite parallel
 Similiar parallel
 Single statement
 Statement with an explanation
 Comparison
 Descriptive list
 Use of clause or instruction
3. What are the languages features of proverb
 Proverbs can be as short as two words. In addition, the full forms of popular longer
proverbs are often replaced by elliptical allusions.
 Proverbs use prosodic devices that enhance their memorability, especially rhyme,
alliteration, parallelism, as ellipsis.
 Proverbs often use simple rhetorical devices, metaphor, hyperbole, paradox, and
personification.
4. How to make a good proverb
 Pick one of the problems and write it up as a lesson.
 Next, let’s take something that you worry about and create a
proverb that will help you to overcome it.
 Try adding some colorful language or symbolism to the proverb to
illustrate its meaning.
 Make sure the proverb is no longer than one to two sentences long.

Riddle

1. What is riddle

 Based on Wikipedia, riddle is a statement or question or phrase having a double or

veiled meaning, put forth as a puzzle to be solved.
 Based on Collins dictionary, riddle is a puzzle or joke in which you ask a
question that seems to be nonsense but which has
a clever or amusing answer.

2. What are the generic structure of riddles

  Riddle have no form set. Riddles can be a question with a quick witty answer. They can be
just a sentence that makes you have a sudden realization. We can also create riddles from
words that rhytme with a word in a riddle’s answer, other word and phrases that use the funny
part of an answer.

3. What are the language feature of riddles

 Use introductory formulas

 Present guiding elements
 Include disorienting elements
 Have aesthetic and poetic function
 Have a type of didatic type
 Develop linguistic aspects such as lexicon, syntax, semantics
 Have a recreational and playful
 Develop identity

4. How to make a good riddles

 Decide the subject of your riddle.

 Determine how long you want your riddle to be.
 Think of the things your answer does and what they look like.
 Draft your riddle.
 Use simple, strong words.
 Personify your solution
 Think about how your riddle sounds