Why You Shouldn't Give Ginger To Monkeys (and other animal sayings)

Why You Shouldn't Give Ginger To Monkeys (and other animal sayings)

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English

6th - 8th Grade

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The video explores how different cultures use animal-related expressions to convey ideas, highlighting the variations in meaning and usage across languages. It discusses why animals are prominent in language, suggesting that cultural perceptions of animals influence these expressions. Examples include 'sun shower' in the US, 'fox's wedding' in England and Japan, and 'jackal's wedding' in India. The video also compares expressions like 'don't cast pearls before swine' across cultures, illustrating the universal yet diverse nature of animal expressions.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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