When to Use Epigram?

When to Use Epigram?

The most basic definition of an epigram is a brief, clever, and memorable statement.
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Clearly, the reasons for using epigrams are plentiful.
  1. They cause the reader or listener to think a bit more about the statement being made.
  2. They are examples of pure humor.
  3. They all leave an impression.

What is the purpose of a epigram?

An epigraph can serve a number of different purposes. Whether a literary work is fiction or nonfiction, epigraphs serve to clue readers in to some element of the work they are about to read. Sometimes authors use epigraphic quotes to set up larger themes they will explore later in their books.

How do you use an epigram?

Epigram in a Sentence ?
  1. At his daughter's wedding, Jason shared a heartwarming epigram he had written.
  2. The cute epigram on the Valentine's card made me smile.
  3. During his speech, the president quoted an epigram from one of his favorite poets. ...
  4. Sheila won the poetry contest with her insightful epigram about death.
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