Ashort, witty statement that typically offers a surprising or satirical perspective on a topic is called a(n)? a. epigram. b. paradox. c. understatement. d. pun.

The answer is A: Epigram.

An epigram is a brief, condensed, often surprising, statement of a satirical nature. The word derives from the Ancient Greek, ἐπίγραμμα (epigramma), meaning “inscription”. It is similar to an aphorism but its satirical or witty content usually differentiates it from an aphorism. Epigrams have been used for over two millennia.

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the answer is: the start of world war i, and russia’s hopes of benefiting from it

during world war i russian joined due to in their current crisis they were being supported by france and the war was already declared to them by germany, they needed to maintain their political goal and leadership role in the balkans, and is the same feeling that this excerpt evoke the eager of maintain the land value.