Epigram -
The definition given in the book is as written, "Epigrams are usually short poems, never more then a few lines long, often rhymed, and usually funny or wryly satirical. They are intended to make a sharp comment or witty observation." (pg. 778)
When I came across this word I got the definition but knew that if I heard or read one the definition would stick more. Here are two, a video and a site, that I found to be really helpful in explaining and clarifying the definition.
This video of Alexander Pope reciting one of his Epigrams he wrote.
The other site that I found to be helpful is found HERE, this site gives some really great examples and should help you out quite a bit with matching definition to the word.
Mark Twain is the king of epigram.
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