Epithets, Ethnic and Racial

An epithet is a descriptive term, word, or phrase used to enhance—or add to—the characterization of a person, place, or group, providing a generally accepted valuation. It is used extensively in poetry, where it is called poetic diction. An epithet formulaically ...

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