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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
A study of symbolism and hyperbole in use of proverbs: a case study of selected Ateso proverbs
(Makerere University, 2023-06)
The research was carried out in Iteso community a case study of Bukedea District. This study was intended to examine the use of proverbs among the Iteso people. It focused on the identification of several proverbs that ...
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. ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...