Choose the one word for the given expression.
A short saying or poem that expresses an idea in a clever and amusing way
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → epigram
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) platitude | a dull remark that has been said too many times | The speech was full of platitudes like “hard work always pays”. |
| (2) epigram (answer) | a short saying or poem that puts an idea in a clever and amusing way | Our English teacher began the class with a witty epigram about exams. |
| (3) euphemism | a mild word used in place of a harsh or unpleasant one | “Passed away” is a euphemism for “died”. |
| (4) elegy | a sad poem written for a person who has died | The poet wrote an elegy on the death of his friend. |