Conceits are literary devices used to express a writer's thoughts and IDEAS in an exaggerated or humorous way. The term can be broken down into three parts: egos (4 letters), IDEAS (5 letters), and egoisms (7 letters). Egos refer to the writer's sense of self-importance, while IDEAS refer to the writer's creative thoughts and IDEAS. Egoisms refer to the writer's tendency to exaggerate their own importance or abilities. Together, these three elements form the basis of conceits, which are used to express a writer's unique perspective on life.