Match List I with List II:
| List I: Term | List II: Definition |
|---|---|
| A. Epigram | I. An inferior or derivative follower of a distinguished writer |
| B. Epigone | II. The slurring or suppression of a vowel or syllable |
| C. Diegesis | III. A short witty poem, or a wittily condensed expression in prose |
| D. Elision | IV. In narratology, the narrated events as a level distinct from the narration |
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Correct answer: D. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
Explanation
Epigone from Greek epigonos, 'born after'; elision as in 'th'expense' or 'o'er'.
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