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A meme is an idea, behavior, or style that spreads by means of imitation from person to person within a culture and often carries symbolic meaning representing a particular phenomenon or theme.

An Internet meme or meme, is a cultural item that is spread via the Internet, often through social media platforms. The name is by the concept of memes proposed by Richard Dawkins in 1972. Internet memes can take various forms, such as images, videos, GIFs, and various other viral sensations.


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[–] qaz@lemmy.world 20 points 2 months ago (1 children)

What does it say if you ask it to explain "exaggeration"?

[–] ma1w4re@lemm.ee 8 points 2 months ago
Exaggeration is a rhetorical and literary device that involves stating something in a way that amplifies or overstresses its characteristics, often to create a more dramatic or humorous effect. It involves making a situation, object, or quality seem more significant, intense, or extreme than it actually is. This can be used for various purposes, such as emphasizing a point, generating humor, or engaging an audience.

For example, saying "I’m so hungry I could eat a horse" is an exaggeration. The speaker does not literally mean they could eat a horse; rather, they're emphasizing how very hungry they feel. Exaggerations are often found in storytelling, advertising, and everyday language.