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Epitet

Description:

An epitet is a literary device used to describe or characterize a person, place, or thing in a distinctive way. It is often used to convey a particular quality or attribute associated with the subject.

Senses:

1. Noun (Literature): A descriptive phrase expressing a characteristic quality of a person, place, or thing.
2. Noun (Language): A word or phrase used with someone's name to highlight a characteristic or title associated with them.

Examples:

1. Noun: In the line "Alexander the Great," the phrase "the Great" is an epitet highlighting Alexander's extraordinary achievements.



Sample Sentence: "Helen of Troy" is a renowned epitet used to describe Helen, emphasizing her unparalleled beauty.



2. Noun: In the phrase "Richard the Lionheart," "the Lionheart" is an epitet indicating Richard's courageous and fierce nature.



Sample Sentence: The epitet "The Bard" is often used to refer to William Shakespeare, emphasizing his exceptional talent in writing plays and poems.



3. Noun: The term "little one" is an epitet used for a younger sibling to connote affection or endearment.



Sample Sentence: As the youngest member of the family, I was always addressed by the epitet "little one" by my older siblings.

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