Question

What is an understatement that expresses the affirmative by saying the negative of the contrary called?

A.
hyperbole
B.
litotes
C.
paradox
D.
parody

Answer 1

This is called a litote. Hope this helped :)

Answer 2

B. litotes

Step-by-step explanation:

Litotes are a figure of speech and a form of verbal irony in which the affirmative is stated by saying the negative of the contrary. Often, this involves the use of double negatives. Litotes can also be considered a form of understatement. Some examples include:

Not bad! = Good

Not unlike... = Like

Not ok = Unacceptable