::Epigram
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An epigram is a brief, interesting, memorable, and sometimes surprising or satirical statement. Derived from the Greek: ἐπίγραμμα{{#invoke:Category handler|main}} epigramma "inscription" from ἐπιγράφειν epigraphein "to write on, to inscribe",<ref>"epigram". Online Etymology Dictionary.</ref> this literary device has been employed for over two millennia.
The presence of wit or sarcasm tends to distinguish non-poetic epigrams from aphorisms and adages, which may lack them.
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Intro Ancient Greek Ancient Roman English Poetic epigrams Non-poetic epigrams See also Notes External links
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An epigram is a brief, interesting, memorable, and sometimes surprising or satirical statement. Derived from the Greek: ἐπίγραμμα{{#invoke:Category handler|main}} epigramma "inscription" from ἐπιγράφειν epigraphein "to write on, to inscribe",<ref>"epigram". Online Etymology Dictionary.</ref> this literary device has been employed for over two millennia.
The presence of wit or sarcasm tends to distinguish non-poetic epigrams from aphorisms and adages, which may lack them.
Epigram sections
Intro Ancient Greek Ancient Roman English Poetic epigrams Non-poetic epigrams See also Notes External links
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