An Analysis of a Wngi Proverbs
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2000-05
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The main goal of this thesis is analysing form and content of
Awngi proverbs. As part and paFcel of culture , Awngi proverbs
exist and used under cultural sets of principles .
They are performed as responses to communicational needs.
They are expressive items used in daily conversation. As a result,
the analysis is carried- out under the socio-physical context of
the communication events. Hence, basic cultural and social systems
that govern a communication process as well are taken into account
during analysis of the situations of proverb application. The
information about those cultural intents is also important to
indicate the ways to approach the community at times of effective
pedagogical and other development planning and implementation.
As rhetorical devices , Awngi proverbs are used to effect the
purpose of persuasion . They are applied in situations of tension ,
crisis or conflict . Hence , they are used to solve problems. Their
instructive coni:ent is embedded in each item (text) Awngi proverbs
are concise in form. They are poetic in character and sometimes in
form , too . In short , they are poetic in character , rhetorical in
purpose , instructive in content and applicable at times of crises .
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Wngi Proverbs