What is the term for a short, pithy poem or statement, often satirical, that became popular at the end of the Elizabethan period?
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Correct answer: Epigram
The epigram, mastered by poets like Ben Jonson and Sir John Harington, focused on wit and brevity. It marked a shift away from the expansive, flowery style of early Elizabethan verse toward a more sharp-edged, classical style.
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