<span>I believe the technique in question is "excessive pride in ones self" or the term know as Conceit.
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Nobody knew where they were, a loud shriek came from the field. The immediately ran to the field hoping to find some of their friends. They searched and searched but found nothing. Now they were lost in the field and desperately trying to escape. They ran through the field tired form the all running until they found their way out and found their camp.
The answer is Historical works that are so important they change the way we see the world.
Explanation:
Seminal works, sometimes called pivotal or landmark studies, are articles that initially presented an idea of great importance or influence within a particular discipline.