Short,thought-provoking verses which are usually sarcastic are called epigrams. An epigram seeks to teach a moral or a truth.

To get the meaning of an epigram, do the following:
1.Look up the meanings of unfamiliar words.
2.Reflect on the things which some words and phrases represent.
3.Reflect on the relationship of these symbols with the realities of life.

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