Browsing College of Education and External Studies (CEES) by Subject "Proverbs"
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Aesthetic value of Luganda proverbs of caution.
(Makerere University., 2024-01-24)In the past years, many things have changed in our cultural norms where people take traditional wisdom in form of proverbs as just a normal and unjustified way of speaking rather than acknowledging the usefulness of ... -
Ambiguity in the Selected Lusoga Proverbs
(Makerere University, 2023-10-19)This dissertation explores the intricate web of ambiguity woven within Selected Lusoga Proverbs. Analyzing linguistic nuances and cultural contexts, it delves into the dual meanings and interpretative challenges posed by ... -
Analysis of symbolism in the use of proverbs: a study of marriage proverbs of the Banyoro.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-12)The research was geographically carried out in Kitoba Sub-county, Bujumbura Division, Parajwooki village, Kyesiga Ward in Western Uganda Hoima District under the topic; ‘Analysis of symbolism in the use of proverbs: a case ... -
Analysis of the image of children in selected Runyankore proverbs
(Makerere University, 2023-07)This dissertation will explore the way children are presented in Ankore using proverbs, the different Runyankore proverbs that portray children and the cultural beliefs, values, values and attitudes towards children reflected ... -
Effect of irony in Ganda proverbs
(Makerere University, 2020-05)This research was mainly carried out to examine and analyze the effectiveness of Irony in making meaning of proverbs with close reference to a few selected Ganda proverbs. The findings of this research are elaborate to ... -
Examine irony in selected Kinyankole proverbs
(Makerere University, 2024-05)The study sets to analyse irony used in kinyankole proverbs focusing on theme of hard work and child upbringing, This research sets to use only two forms of irony that is verbal and situational irony.This research showed ... -
Examining Proverbs and the theme of community in Chinua Achebe's arrow of God.
(Makerere University., 2021-11-08)This research is carried out to examine the relationship between proverbs and thematic development. It analyses proverbs that portray communality in Chinua Achebe’s Arrow of God. Specifically thirty proverbs are chosen ... -
An explanation of the Aesthetic value of proverbs of the Batooro: case of food proverbs.
(Makerere University., 2022-04-24)This research is examines the message and the aesthetic values of Rutooro food proverbs among the Batooro society. Generally, it is meant to analyze and dig deeper into the food proverbs beyond the entertainment function ... -
An exploration of the Aesthetic value of proverbs: a case study of selected proverbs of the Banyankole.
(Makerere University., 2022-06-07)This research explores the aesthetic value of proverbs: A case Study of the selected proverbs of the Banyankole. This research was conducted in Rubaare sub county in Ntungamo district Western Uganda. The similar researchers ... -
An exploration of the aesthetic values of proverbs: a case study of selected proverbs of the Baganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-23)The research was carried out in Kakkuto sub county in Kyotera district under the topic “An exploration of the aesthetic value of proverbs of the Baganda: A case study of selected proverbs of the Baganda. The purpose ... -
An exploration of the significance of imagery in the use of proverbs: a study of selected proverbs of the Lango
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This study is to investigate the different forms of imagery in Lango proverbs. The main focus is on how imagery contributes to the development of meaning in the Lango proverbs. Some of the different forms of imagery studied ... -
An exploration on the use parallelism in selected Lango proverbs.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-25)This study endeavors to investigate the different forms of parallelism in Lango proverbs. The main focus is on how parallelism contributes to the enhancement of beauty and the development of meaning in Lango proverbs. Among ... -
Gender stereotypes in selected Runyankole proverbs.
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This study explores the presence of gender stereotypes in Ruyankole proverbs, a Bantu language spoken primarily in Uganda. Proverbs are widely used in various cultures to convey traditional wisdom and societal values. ... -
Imagery in Proverbs on Disability among the Samia
(Makerere University, 2020-11)The study was about imagery and disability in samia proverbs. The purpose of the study is to analyze the portrayal of imagery in Proverbs on disabilities among the Samia thus the researcher analyses the various images and ... -
Imagery in Runyankole proverbs about hard work.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-14)The study purposely looks at the role played by Runyankole proverbs in promoting hard work.This is seen in the selected proverbs used to illustrate hard work. The research was carried out specifically in Isingiro district, ... -
Imagery in selected Runyankole proverbs
(Makerere University, 2023-12-15)This study sets to explore the imagery in selected Runyankore proverbs. It assesses the hidden meaning that is embedded in the image(s) in the proverbs and their effectiveness in bringing out the intended message by the ... -
Irony in Ateso proverbs
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This study focused on the portrayal of irony in Ateso proverbs. The study collected 50 Ateso proverbs and analysed how these ironical Ateso proverbs are relevant in the context of the Ateso community and the consequent ... -
Irony in selected Ganda proverbs
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This research is set to analyze the way irony is brought out in Ganda proverbs and its effectiveness in bringing out verbal irony and sarcasm. Using my knowledge of oral literature and different readings about it, I was ... -
Irony in selected Ngakarimojong proverbs
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This dissertation thoroughly and carefully looks into the realm of irony within the cultural and linguistic contexts of the Karimojong people. Specifically, it focuses on the presence and significance of situational and ... -
Metaphors in Lango Proverbs
(Makerere University, 2023-07-02)The research focused on investigating the effective use of metaphors in relaying the message in the selected Lango proverbs as well as the choice of words and nature of words employed in these proverbs. The research was ...