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Neoclassical authors often use terse formulations of commonly held truths to illustrate their points. The literary name for this device is
a. hyperbole.
b. aphorism.
c. allusion.
d. metaphor.
a. hyperbole.
b. aphorism.
c. allusion.
d. metaphor.
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The correct answer is B. aphorism
Aphorisms are concise statements of a principle or a terse formulation of a truth or a sentiment.
Aphorisms are concise statements of a principle or a terse formulation of a truth or a sentiment.