Section 2
Proverbs often include animals.//
Let’s look at some examples/from two countries.//
The first one is from Thailand.//
“Don’t ride an elephant/to catch a grasshopper.”//
When you are doing a small job,/a big tool is not useful.//
The second one is from Brazil.//
“In a piranha-filled river,/an alligator swims backstroke.”//
Before you get in trouble,/prepare for danger/and
protect yourself.//
Proverbs from different countries/often include
familiar local animals.//
Because of their images,/people
easily understand the messages.//
Proverbs often include animals.//