Epigram

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/epigram

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the literary classification?A brief, witty, and memorable statement, often satirical or ironic
2. What is the etymological origin?From the Greek 'epigramma,' signifying an 'inscription' or 'writing upon.'
3. Why are epigrams funny or surprising?They use a twist or a paradox that catches us off guard, making the idea feel new and amusing.
4. How do epigrams make us think?By giving a quick idea, epigrams make us pause, look deeper, and find hidden meanings.

Aphorism: A concise, pithy statement of a general truth or observation, typically lacking wit or satire.
Satire: The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
Irony: The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.