Moral Lessons

noun a short, memorable saying that conveys a general truth or piece of advice

• The adage 'practice makes perfect' is often used to emphasize the importance of continuous effort in achieving success.
• You know what they say, 'practice makes perfect' - just keep trying and you'll get better.
• The adage 'fake it till you make it' is something many people swear by when it comes to confidence.
• The adage 'actions speak louder than words' reminds us that what we do is often more important than what we say.

adjective intended to teach, particularly in a moral or ethical sense

• The professor's lecture was very didactic, focusing on the theoretical aspects of the subject.
• I find didactic books to be quite boring, they always seem to be trying to teach a lesson.
• I can't stand those didactic movies that preach about life, they're so annoying.
• Her didactic approach to parenting involved setting strict rules and teaching moral values.

noun a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands

• The novel is often described as a modern fairy tale with its themes of love and redemption.
• I love watching Disney fairy tale movies with happy endings.
• That party last night was like something out of a fairy tale, it was so much fun!
• Her success story seemed like a fairy tale come true, but it was the result of years of hard work.

noun a traditional story or legend that has been passed down orally through generations within a particular culture

• The folktale has been passed down for generations within this community.
• Have you heard that folktale about the magical forest?
• That folktale is straight up legendary!
• The folktale serves as a moral lesson for children.

noun A short, well-known saying that expresses a common truth or piece of advice.

• The proverb 'actions speak louder than words' emphasizes the importance of deeds over mere promises.
• My grandma always says the proverb 'a penny saved is a penny earned' whenever I spend money unnecessarily.
• You know what they say, 'ain't no use crying over spilled milk' - that's the proverb for ya.
• The proverb 'the early bird catches the worm' is a reminder to seize opportunities as soon as they arise.

adjective expressed in a proverb or proverbs

• The proverbial saying 'actions speak louder than words' holds true in this situation.
• She's always the proverbial early bird, never late for anything.
• I can't believe he actually won the proverbial jackpot at the casino.
• The storm clouds gathered ominously, casting a proverbial shadow over the town.

noun a lie or falsehood

• The author's latest novel was criticized for being nothing more than a tall story with no basis in reality.
• I can't believe you fell for that tall story about the haunted house down the street!
• That guy at the party last night was spinning a real tall story about his wild adventures.
• His excuse for being late was just a tall story to cover up the fact that he overslept.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• It is often said that pride comes before a fall, meaning that arrogance can lead to one's downfall.
• You know what they say, pride comes before a fall, so don't get too cocky.
• Don't let your ego get the best of you, pride comes before a fall, dude.
• In life, it's important to stay humble because pride comes before a fall, and nobody is immune to failure.