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A phrase to describe the characteristic of a person - as in 'Richard the Lion Heart'
An epithet is a short, descriptive phrase describing a person.
Example: Calypso, the bewitching nymph, the lustrous goddess, held him back, deep in her arching caverns. (The Odyssey)
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∙ 10y agoa word or phrase used to describe someone especially when something bad is said about them Example sentence: Perez was the target of a racial epithet = something negative said about someone's race.
Stock phrase used to describe a character - APEX
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∙ 13y agoThe fight began over a racial epithet used by one of the customers.
Finding a dozen raccoons in his kitchen, the homeowner screamed a single epithet and fled the house.
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∙ 12y agoExample sentence - He wanted her epitaph to include the word angel.
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∙ 11y agojuan,the lazy,was not strong
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Is the phrase I could spit in your face an epithet?
Yes it is an epithet in that phrase because it is an insult.
What is the purpose of an epithet?
An epithet is useful in describing the characteristics of a person or thing. In can be used in a positive or negative manner.
What is an ironic epithet?
The kind hangman.
What does Texas city's epithet Big D stand for?
dallas
Which choice describes an epithet?
A stock phrase that describes a person, place, or thing
What is an epithet for Apollo?
Apparently, an epithet for Apollo was Paean.
Example of epithet?
An epithet is a word or phrase used in place of the name of a person. Usually an epithet is capitalized, just as a name is capitalized. Here are some examples: "The Prince of Peace" is an epithet for Jesus Christ. "The Queen of Soul" is an epithet for Aretha Franklin. "The King of Pop" is an epithet for Michael Jackson.
When young Dawn with her rose red fingers is an example of?
An epithet. An epithet is a brief, descriptive phrase that characterizes a particular person or thing.
How can you use epithet in a sentence?
Profane words are commonly repeated with a preceding epithet.
What is Transferred epithet in figure of speech?
tranferred epithet is an important figure of speech . the placing of an adjective with what appears to be incorrect noun in known as "transferred epithet"
What is a sentence for epithet?
I thought about naming my dog Epithet, after all he is man's best friend
Is the phrase I could spit in your face an epithet?
Yes it is an epithet in that phrase because it is an insult.
What is the purpose of an epithet?
An epithet is useful in describing the characteristics of a person or thing. In can be used in a positive or negative manner.
What is an antonym of epitaph?
Epithet
What was the epithet for charybdis?
I don't know about epithet, but the Greeks had a verb ekcha rubdizô, which meant to swallow like Kharybdis.
What was Hestia's epithet?
Hestia's epithet was "Hestia Presveira" meaning "Hestia the oldest." This was because she was the eldest of the Olympians.
Is the lord of noon an epithet for Helios?
Lord of Noon is an epithet for Helios. Helios is the personification of the sun in the Greek mythology, the Odyssey.
