Exploring Adages and Proverbs in Figurative Language

What is the purpose of adages?

• To discourage thinking

• To entertain only

• To provide guidance

• To confuse people

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How do adages differ from proverbs?

• Adages are longer

• Proverbs offer advice

• Proverbs are always negative

• Adages are more common

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Why are proverbs important in language?

• They provide cultural insights

• They are meaningless

• They are outdated

• They are irrelevant

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