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What is an epigram?

Updated: 3/22/2024
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An epigram is a short, witty, and often satirical statement or poem that conveys a clever message or observation in a concise and memorable way. It is typically characterized by its brevity and sharp wit.

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An epigraph is a quotation or phrase, usually at the beginning of a literary work. For example, the epigraph of E. L. Doctorow's "Ragtime" reads: "Do not play this piece fast. It is never right to play Ragtime fast."

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I can resist everything but temptation (Oscar Wilde)

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The comedian, famous for his witty one-liners, tossed off epigram after epigram.

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It is a witty way of expressing a clever observation.

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birds with no wings shouldnt try to fly

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