A borrowed word is a word that we use in English in almost the same way it is used in its original language. A borrowed word usually keeps the same meaning and sound.

The word dreidel is a borrowed word from the Hebrew language. A dreidel is a toy you play a game with.

Study Borrowed Words Work with a partner to find each word in a dictionary. Study the entry to figure out the original language from which the word was borrowed. Then use the word in a sentence.

• 1. Hanukkah

• 2. iguana

• 3. monsoon

• 4. raccoon

• 5. poodle

• 6. tornado

• 7. hurricane

• 8. penguin

A proverb is a short saying that expresses a general truth. Every culture around the world has its own set of proverbs. To fully understand a proverb, you need to identify both its exact meaning and its deeper meaning.

Identify Meaning Read the following proverb. What do you think it means?

The exact meaning is what it says: If you are in good company, no camel route feels long. The deeper meaning, however, is about life in general: Difficult times are easier with friends.

Compare Themes and Proverbs A proverb is like the theme of a story. They both express a message. Compare this proverb to the theme of “Zlateh the Goat.” Use examples from the story to support your comparisons.