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Epigrammatic Maxim

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of an epigrammatic maxim?

  1. It is a concise statement.

  2. It expresses a general truth.

  3. It is often witty or humorous.

  4. It is always positive in tone.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Epigrammatic maxims can be either positive or negative in tone.

What is the purpose of an epigrammatic maxim?

  1. To teach a moral lesson.

  2. To make the reader laugh.

  3. To provide a clever insight into human nature.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Epigrammatic maxims can serve a variety of purposes, including teaching a moral lesson, making the reader laugh, and providing a clever insight into human nature.

Which of the following is an example of an epigrammatic maxim?

  1. A penny saved is a penny earned.

  2. The early bird gets the worm.

  3. All that glitters is not gold.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the given options are examples of epigrammatic maxims.

Who is often credited with being the master of the epigrammatic maxim?

  1. Aesop

  2. Benjamin Franklin

  3. William Shakespeare

  4. Oscar Wilde


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oscar Wilde is often credited with being the master of the epigrammatic maxim.

Which of the following is an example of an epigrammatic maxim by Oscar Wilde?

  1. The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about.

  2. A cynic is a man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.

  3. Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the given options are examples of epigrammatic maxims by Oscar Wilde.

What is the difference between an epigram and an epigrammatic maxim?

  1. An epigram is shorter and more pointed.

  2. An epigrammatic maxim is more general and philosophical.

  3. An epigram is often satirical, while an epigrammatic maxim is not.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the given options are differences between an epigram and an epigrammatic maxim.

Which of the following is an example of an epigram?

  1. A penny saved is a penny earned.

  2. The early bird gets the worm.

  3. All that glitters is not gold.

  4. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder is an example of an epigram because it is a short, witty statement that makes a clever observation about human nature.

Which of the following is an example of an epigrammatic maxim?

  1. A penny saved is a penny earned.

  2. The early bird gets the worm.

  3. All that glitters is not gold.

  4. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A penny saved is a penny earned is an example of an epigrammatic maxim because it is a concise statement that expresses a general truth about the value of saving money.

Which of the following is an example of an epigrammatic maxim?

  1. A penny saved is a penny earned.

  2. The early bird gets the worm.

  3. All that glitters is not gold.

  4. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The early bird gets the worm is an example of an epigrammatic maxim because it is a concise statement that expresses a general truth about the importance of being punctual and hardworking.

Which of the following is an example of an epigrammatic maxim?

  1. A penny saved is a penny earned.

  2. The early bird gets the worm.

  3. All that glitters is not gold.

  4. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

All that glitters is not gold is an example of an epigrammatic maxim because it is a concise statement that expresses a general truth about the importance of not judging things by their appearance.

Which of the following is an example of an epigrammatic maxim?

  1. A penny saved is a penny earned.

  2. The early bird gets the worm.

  3. All that glitters is not gold.

  4. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder is an example of an epigrammatic maxim because it is a concise statement that expresses a general truth about the subjective nature of beauty.

Which of the following is an example of an epigrammatic maxim?

  1. A penny saved is a penny earned.

  2. The early bird gets the worm.

  3. All that glitters is not gold.

  4. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A penny saved is a penny earned is an example of an epigrammatic maxim because it is a concise statement that expresses a general truth about the importance of saving money.

Which of the following is an example of an epigrammatic maxim?

  1. A penny saved is a penny earned.

  2. The early bird gets the worm.

  3. All that glitters is not gold.

  4. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The early bird gets the worm is an example of an epigrammatic maxim because it is a concise statement that expresses a general truth about the importance of being punctual and hardworking.

Which of the following is an example of an epigrammatic maxim?

  1. A penny saved is a penny earned.

  2. The early bird gets the worm.

  3. All that glitters is not gold.

  4. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

All that glitters is not gold is an example of an epigrammatic maxim because it is a concise statement that expresses a general truth about the importance of not judging things by their appearance.

Which of the following is an example of an epigrammatic maxim?

  1. A penny saved is a penny earned.

  2. The early bird gets the worm.

  3. All that glitters is not gold.

  4. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder is an example of an epigrammatic maxim because it is a concise statement that expresses a general truth about the subjective nature of beauty.

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