Define proverb and list 3 types. Identify proverbs and their types in the following sentences: (i) Ike bJara ebe a ụnyaahụ. (ii) Ọ tara anụ ozigbo o richara nri. (iii) Ha gara ahịa ọsịsọ. (iv) Ọ ga-al

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4(a):
A proverb is a short, well-known saying that expresses a universal truth or advice. It often uses figurative language to convey its deeper meaning.

4(b):
The three types of proverbs are:

• General proverbs
• Proverbs of conduct/behavior
• Parables/Allegorical proverbs

4(c):
The proverbs in these sentences and their types are:

• (i) Ike bJara ebe a ụnyaahụ.
  • Type: General proverb
• (ii) Ọ tara anụ ozigbo o richara nri.
  • Type: Proverb of conduct/behavior
• (iii) Ha gara ahịa ọsịsọ.
  • This is not a proverb.
• (iv) Ọ ga-ala maka na ahụ adịghị ya.
  • This is not a proverb.
• (v) Nne ya na-aga ije nwayọọ.
  • This is not a proverb.
• (vi) Ọ gafere n'ụlọ ahụ ọfụma.
  • This is not a proverb.
• (vii) Ada nọdebere onyonyoo nsọ.
  • Type: Proverb of conduct/behavior