Question

A witty, concise proverb-like saying is called a(n) _____.
aphorism
pun
witticism

Answer 1

What do you think?

Answer 2

Try to see this site: http://www.smart-words.org/quotes-sayings/aphorism-proverb-idiom-saying-pun.html

Answer 3

aph·o·rism
ˈafəˌrizəm/
noun
noun: aphorism; plural noun: aphorisms

a pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it.”
synonyms: saying, maxim, axiom, adage, epigram, dictum, gnome, proverb, saw, tag;
rareapophthegm
"she was a fount of Orwellian aphorisms"
a concise statement of a scientific principle, typically by an ancient classical author.


pun. the humorous use of a word or phrase so as to emphasize or suggest its different meanings or applications, or the use of words that are alike or nearly alike in sound but different in meaning; a play on words. the word or phrase used in this way.


wit·ti·cism
ˈwidəˌsizəm/
noun
plural noun: witticisms

a witty remark.
synonyms: joke, quip, jest, pun, play on words, bon mot;

Answer 4

well concise means alot of info clearly

Answer 5

and a proverb like saying is suppose to be like funny but yet smart

Answer 6

and the proverb is taking place of a noun

Answer 7

So what do you think is the answer?

Answer 8

aphorism

Answer 9

Nope :)

Answer 10

well witticism is the same thing as pun

Answer 11

hmmn, did you read the site? In the word witticism? Here, I'll copy and paste it to you

Answer 12

ok

Answer 13

Witticism
Witty remarks can be intentionally cruel and are more ingenious than funny.
Lady Astor said to Churchill, "If you were my husband, I'd poison your tea," Churchill replied "Madam, if you were my wife, I'd drink it!"

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Pun
This is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of words (or of similar-sounding words) for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect.
Example: A fool with a tool is still a fool.

Answer 15

Aphorism
A tersely, memorable phrased statement of a truth or opinion; an adage.
[from Greek aphorismos, from aphorizein, to delimit, define. Apo- (1. Away from; off; Separate. 2. Without 3. Related to) + Horizein (limit, boundary)]
Example: He's a fool who cannot conceal his wisdom.

Answer 16

ahhhhhh so its witticism yeah when twilightrain copy and pasted it, i cant see anything because theres symbols and stuff blocking letters

Answer 17

yes :)

Answer 18

yeah see the reason why i thought aphorism is because concise mean a lot of information clearly and proverb acts as a now and a proverb like saying is suppose to be a funny smart joke and when concise comes in that means more a memorable statement

Answer 19

@usmcbennett96 srsly? it doesn't show symbols for me