A study of the relationship between the form, functions and figurative meaning of Kisamia proverbs
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Date
2004Author
Maima, Josiah Oduor
Type
ThesisLanguage
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This study deals with the relationship that exists between the form, functions
and figurative meaning of Kisamia proverbs. The research has the following
objectives: to show how the figurative meaning of Kisamia proverbs is realized
through the analysis of the linguistic form and functions of the proverbs ; to
highlight the use of figurative devices in Kisamia proverbs ; and finally to
classify Kisamia proverbs on the basis of social and communicative functions.
This project is based on the stylopragmatic model which is derived from both
the stylistics and pragmatics fields of study. The researcher will use participant
observation and interviews to collect proverbs from Kisamia speakers. The
findings of the study show that Kisamia proverbs can be classified on the basis
of functions into the following groups: cautionary proverbs, unity proverbs,
gender proverbs, kinship proverbs, social decadence proverbs and hospitality
proverbs.
Furthermore, the discussion of the research findings reveal that the conveyed
meaning in Kisamia proverbs is closely linked to the linguistic form and
functions of the proverbs as had been hypothesized. In addition, the researcher
also found out that the use of figurative devices was an integral part of Kisamia
proverbs.
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Master of Arts in LinguisticsSponsorhip
University of NairobiPublisher
Faculty of arts
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Master of Arts in Linguistics