A quote at the beginning of a literary work is called a (n)

A. Epitaph

B. Inscription

C. Disclaimer

D. Epigraph

D. Epigraph is your answer.

In literature, an epigraph can be a quotation, phrase, or poem set at the beginning of a literary work or document. It serves different purposes and can be used as a summary, introduction, an example, or association.