To answer this question, we need to understand the relationship between the words "epigram" and "sweeping," as well as the relationship between "epigram" and "epic."
An epigram is a short, witty, and often satirical statement or poem. It is known for its brevity and concise expression. On the other hand, an epic is a long narrative poem that tells the story of heroic deeds and events. It is characterized by its length, grandeur, and extensive detail.
The relationship between "epigram" and "sweeping" is one of similarity. Just as an epigram is characterized by its brevity and conciseness, "sweeping" is characterized by its grandeur and extensive scope. Both words represent contrasting styles or approaches to expressing ideas.
Given this relationship, we can determine that the word that would have a similar relationship to "epigram" is one that represents the opposite style or approach.
Option A) Concise - This option is correct. It is the opposite of "wordy" and represents the characteristic of an epigram, as an epigram is known for its brevity and conciseness.
Option B) Massive - This option is incorrect. While "massive" is similar to "sweeping" in terms of representing something large or grand, it does not represent the contrasting style of an epigram.
Option C) Elliptical - This option is incorrect. While "elliptical" can also represent brevity or conciseness, it does not capture the contrasting style of an epigram.
Option D) Wordy - This option is incorrect. It represents the characteristic of an epic, which is the opposite of an epigram.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A) Concise. This option is correct because it represents the contrasting style or approach to expressing ideas, similar to how an epigram is contrasting to an epic.