Epigram

Short Note- Epigram

Epigram is a rhetorical device that is a brief, sharp, witty, memorable, and surprising satirical statement. According to Prof. Bain, “The epigram is an apparent contradiction in language which, by causing a temporary shock rouses our attention to some important meaning underneath.”

Function of Epigrams:

(i)      They cause the reader or listener to think a bit more about the statement being made.

(ii)    They are examples of pure humour.

(iii) They all leave an impression.

(iv) They rouse our attention to some important meaning underneath.