Definitions for Anecdotes
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1. anecdotes

   An anecdote is "a story with a point", such as to communicate an abstract idea about a person, place, or thing through the concrete details of a short narrative or to characterize by delineating a specific quirk or trait. Occasionally humorous, anecdotes differ from jokes because their primary purpose is not simply to provoke laughter but to reveal a truth more general than the brief tale itself.Anecdotes may be real or fictional; the anecdotal digression is a common feature of literary works and even oral anecdotes typically involve subtle exaggeration and dramatic shape designed to entertain the listener. An anecdote is always presented as the recounting of a real incident involving actual people and usually in an identifiable place. In the words of Jürgen Hein, they exhibit "a special realism" and "a claimed historical dimension" .

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1. Anecdotes

   Works consisting of brief accounts or narratives of incidents or events.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Anecdotes in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Anecdotes in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Anecdotes in a Sentence

1. Barbara Mikkelson:

   The power of illustrative anecdotes often lies not in how well they present reality, but in how well they reflect the core beliefs of their audience.

2. Dana Perino:

   [ Watch Fox : Chief Congressional Correspondent Mike Emanuel is on Capitol Hill today with the latest on Congress ’ first day back. ] NOT EVEN ESPERANTO ? NRO’s Jay Nordlinger points out one of the very best anecdotes in Dana Perino’s book :.

3. Craig Wood:

   It’s your speech. Whatever they decide to do. Some pray, some share anecdotes.

4. Johann von Goethe:

   Anecdotes and maxims are rich treasures to the man of the world, for he knows how to introduce the former at fit place in conversation.

5. Kevin Tracey:

   The poor peasants really seemed to do well on famotidine, there are a lot of anecdotes passing around that give us some hope.

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References

1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anecdotes