Epigraph(noun)
A short quotation or saying at the beginning of a book, chapter, or poem.
Hindi meaning:उपशीर्षक उद्धरण
Synonyms: Inscription, Motto, Quotation, Citation
Antonyms: Body text, Explanation, Commentary, Elaboration
Example: The novel opened with an epigraph from Shakespeare that hinted at its central theme.
Trick to remember: Epigraph = epi means upon + graph means writing, so it is writing placed at the beginning.
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