Select the correct answer. what is an understatement that expresses the affirmative by saying the negative of the contrary called? a. hyperbole b. litotes c. paradox d. parody

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Erik Petersen · Answer 1 · 2023-03-31T21:45:09+0000

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litotes

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Litotes is a type of understatement that uses negative words to express the contrary. Litotes is a way to state the affirmative without actually stating the affirmative. Litotes is most often used in rhetoric and speech.

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