Question

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

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

litotes for Plato users

Answer 2

litotes

Step-by-step explanation:

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.