ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

FOLK LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is a proverb?
A
Arachne
B
The affair of the Horns
C
The man with a miserable life is never tired of it
D
Why monkeys live in trees
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A proverb is basically just an expression or saying based on common sense or experience. They are nothing but common and traditional sayings which explain some truth. They are often metaphorical in nature. The origin of most common proverbs generally lies in local or universal truths and principles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Teach a man how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” One of the most well known ancient Chinese proverbs we also know in English means “teaching/knowledge is the best gift.” We actually apply this proverb to language learning in the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge.

Detailed explanation-3: -The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. All that glitters is not gold. A picture is worth a thousand words. Beggars can’t be choosers. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Better safe than sorry. Blood is thicker than water. More items •20-Jun-2022

Detailed explanation-4: -A Bad Workman Always Blames His Tools. A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush. Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder. A Cat Has Nine Lives. A Chain is Only as Strong as Its Weakest Link. Actions Speak Louder Than Words. A Drowning Man Will Clutch at a Straw. More items

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