Epigram is that part of figures of speech that is based on contrast. An epigram is a brief pointed saying frequently introducing antithetical ideas which excite, surprise, and seeks the attention of the audience. The word epigram means to inscribe and usually, all the witty and ingenious statements are considered to be a part of the epigram since that is what grabs the readers or audience’s attention. This literary tool is used in poetry in the form of sarcasm with a single subject or concept with witty or ingenious thoughts.
Eg: It is better to light the candle than curse the darkness – Eleanor Roosevelt