Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
epigraph
noun
ˈɛpɪˌɡræf
Definition
A quotation or inscription at the beginning of a book or chapter, intended to suggest its theme.
Examples
- “The Road Not Taken,” by Robert Frost, begins with an epigraph that sets the tone for the poem.
- The novel includes an epigraph from a famous philosopher that highlights its central themes.
- She found an inspiring epigraph from Mark Twain at the beginning of her research paper.
Meaning
An epigraph is often a phrase or sentence set out from the main text to provide context or introduce a larger idea within the work.
Synonyms
- inscription
- quote
- citation
