Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
literary-quotation
Noun
ˈlɪtəˌrɛri kwiˈteɪʃən
Definition
A phrase or passage taken from a book, poem, or other written work that is often cited as a reference or example of a particular style or argument.
Examples
- “To be, or not to be, that is the question” is a famous literary quotation from Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
- She used a literary quotation to support her argument about the importance of love in the human experience.
- Many authors include literary quotations in their works to pay homage to great writers of the past.
Meaning
A literary quotation is a citation from a piece of literature, showcasing the author’s style, theme, or message.
Synonyms
- citation
- excerpt
- reference