Epigraph
Pronunciation: /ˈiˈpaɪˈɡɹæf/
Epigraph (noun)
- A short quote or saying at the start of a book or chapter.
- Words written on a building or statue to remember someone or something.
Examples
- The novel begins with an epigraph that sets the tone.
- An epigraph can provide insight into the book's themes.
Common collocations: include an epigraph, thought-provoking epigraph, opening epigraph, engrave an epigraph, historic epigraph