Question

i have to write an introduction on the topic idioms and proverbs for an assembly... pls help

Answer 1

Idiom -
Introduction
contents-
1- IDIOMS IN LANGUAGE
2- DEFINING IDIOMS
3- PROPERTIES OF IDIOMS
4- NATURE OF IDIOMS

1- IDIOMS IN LANGUAGE--- Idioms are extremely important but the most ubiquitous, and less understood categories
of language. However, they are not a vestige of the language that one can choose to avoid
altogether. They form an essential part of the general vocabulary of a particular language.
A description of how the vocabulary of a language is growing and changing will help to
place idioms in a proper perspective. But the problem arises with both an effect and a
cause of disagreement over the exact definition of ‘idiom’ and its interpretation.
2- DEFINING IDIOMS--- Idioms are defined in various ways in the literature.It is loosely defined as a group of words whose meaning
cannot be predicted from the meanings of the constituent words, for example: it is raining
cats and dogs.The accurate meaning of an idiom is determined by the usual way of determining the
meaning of any idiom in any language, that is, by recognizing that there is a conflict
between the literal meaning of the individual parts of the lexical unit and the way that
that unit has apparently been used by an author or a speaker.
3- PROPERTIES OF IDIOMS-- five properties of idiom that are most regularly invoked have been
formulated by Fernando and Flavell
(1) the meaning of an idiom is not the result of the compositional function
of its constituents;
(2) an idiom is a unit that either has a homonymous literal counterpart or
at least individual constituents that are literal, though the expression as
a whole would not be interpreted literally;
(3) idioms are transformationally deficient in one way or another.
(4) idioms constitute set expressions in a given language;
(5) idioms are institutionalized;
(6) they are not productive.
4- NATURE OF IDIOMS-- idiomaticity is best defined by multiple criteria, each criterion representing a single
property. If idiomaticity is so defined, certain types of idiom will be seen to possess more
distinguishing properties than others.
THE TRANSFORMATIONAL BEHAVIOR OF IDIOMS- Idioms can be modified by items not part of the idiom and sometimes even the order of
the idiom reversed in order to achieve surprising and unusual effects. In such instances an
element of the idiom may be changed, without its original import being changed at the
same time, by substitution, inversion, or deletion.

Proverb
Introduction
content--
1- What is a Proverb
2-Why read Proverbs
3-Why was Proverbs written

1- What is a Proverb-- Proverbs are short statements that summarize in a few choice words practical truths
relating to some aspect of everyday life.Proverbs are often borrowed from similar languages and cultures, and sometimes come down to the present through more than one language
2-Why read Proverbs-- To choose the right path in life.
To gain wisdom. The book of Proverbs is about Godly wisdom, how to acquire it
and how to use it. The aim of Proverbs is to help us acquire and apply God’s
wisdom to the decisions and activities of life. Wisdom is a valuable commodity. It
is said to be more valuable than precious metals. It should be sought after.
3-Why was Proverbs written--
To gain understanding. Understanding is the ability to grasp a truth with
insight and discernment. Understanding is valuable as a person is able make sense
of truth from error and to know what is true, pure, noble, right, and honorable.
To receive instruction. According to Proverbs, instruction is discipline from
a parent. It is correction that results in the building of the child’s character. To give prudence.Prudence is the kind of intelligence that sees the reasons
behind things. A prudent person can think their way through complex matters and
see what lies behind them and then make a wise choice. Appearances can be
deceiving. A prudent person is able to look beyond appearances to the heart of a
matter. To give knowledge .To have knowledge is to have the ability to distinguish
right and wrong, good and evil, and truth from error. Biblical knowledge, rooted
in God’s wisdom, leads to moral skillfulness. To give discretion. To have discretion is to have godly sensitivity in ones
judgment. To have discretion is to have the ability to devise a wise plan after
understanding a matter. To increase learning . To increase in learning is to lay hold of, to grasp, to
acquire. When it is God’s Word we are learning, it is of great value. The book of
Proverbs is God’s curriculum for children. This is the content they are to lear