Can anyone give me some tips for how 2 write a Proverb?

Question

This is for a school project and I don't know how 2 write one.

Answer 1

Proverbs are 'fixed sayings' or expression and not literal; so to write one you just have to copy it, word for word; but sometimes you have to adjust the verb tense/number.
The trick is to use it in the correct manner & context. e.g.

John had such a big smile on his face after his exam 'he looked like the cat that ate the cream'. He must have done very well!
Here the proverb is 'to look like the cat that ate the cream'.

Normally you wouldn't use 'quote' marks: but you do have to adjust the verb tense & number for agreement.
Other proverbs are:
It's no use crying over spilt milk.
Where there's a will there's a way.
Don't count your chicken's before they hatch.
Cry wolf.
Speak of the devil.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
To compare oranges with apples.

Good luck with your homework :-)

Answer 2

If the sky is up I'm down.
If there weren't trees there wouldn't be autumn leaves.
When an unmarried woman gets pregnant a man gets nervous.
When Christians are about, there is bound to be one that wants to proselytize.
Muslims are Christians with an attitude problem.
Christians are Muslims with an attitude problem.
Hebrews have an attitude problem with their religious offspring.


prov·erb n. 1. A short, pithy saying in frequent and widespread use that expresses a basic truth or practical precept.

Anybody see the words "fixed saying." Anything written can become a proverb if excepted by enough people. It has nothing to do with the Bible either, though some of the writings have become proverbs..

JCMs don't believe there is anybody else out there.

Answer 3

If this is what I think your Teacher is asking, a Proverb is a saying that is normally short but to the point and full of wisdom. For instance " Love Begets Love and although it is Biblical, it means that the love that you show and give will be returned back to you. Hope that I am on the right track for what your Teacher is asking.

Answer 4

it's not easy. u can use proverbs in the bible, but proverbs usually are word of wisdom.

here is some that i've writen in my book of poems. i made it up, u can use it but don't take credit from it.

"Education is a neccessity, but not a garantee for success" by Charis Dondeli

"the past hopes for the future, and the future prepares the present."( the past makes us decide the future, and in the present , the future prepares us to be ready for it)

Answer 5

Read the book in the Bible, Proverbs.

It is usually some real deep, real quick saying you believe in.

Knowledge of death is easier to gain than knowledge of life. I made that one up.

A man who follows none, follows his heart. i made that one up.