📝 English

What is the function of an "epigraph" at the beginning of a text?

A To provide a works cited list
B To offer a quotation that hints at the text's theme
C To introduce the author
D To define key terms

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

An epigraph is a short quotation or saying at the beginning of a book or chapter that suggests its theme or mood.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is the function of an "epigraph" at the beginning of a text?" is Option B: To offer a quotation that hints at the text's theme.

The other options — A) To provide a works cited list, C) To introduce the author, D) To define key terms — are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: An epigraph is a short quotation or saying at the beginning of a book or chapter that suggests its theme or mood.

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