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It is a figure of speech in which a positive is stated by negating its opposite.
Examples:
A. She's not the brightest girl in the class. (She's stupid!)
B. He's not the most handsome fellow! (he's ugly!)
C. They aren't the happiest couple around. (they're unhappy)
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 10y agoThere are a number of examples of litotes. Some of the most used examples include 'She's not the brightest girl in the class', 'You are not wrong', 'This is no minor matter' and 'She's no doll'.
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∙ 9y agoLitotes is an figure of speech that is an understatement for effect. An example sentence would be: She uses litotes to make people understand her point of view.
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∙ 11y agoI don't think you are ugly
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What is the difference between hyperbole and litotes?
Hyperbole is exaggeration. ( I at a million cherries)- You are exaggerating *million* Litotes is something expressed negatively.
What is Emphasize in a sentence?
We should emphasize on our studies more. This is a sample sentence containing emphasize.
Sample sentence for the word beyond?
If you swim beyond that rock you will be in the open sea.
Mendicant in a sentence?
Mendicant refers to a person who lives by begging for money or food. A sample sentence is: "The mendicant outside the church fell asleep".
What is a sample sentence of contraction and possession with an apostrophe?
Example sentence for contractions:I can't go with you, I've got a dental appointment.Example sentence for possession:The dentist's office is on Third Street.
In which sentence is the literary device litotes used?
The sentence "It's not the best weather today" uses the literary device litotes, which is an understatement where the speaker uses negation to express the opposite of what's being said.
How do you use sample in a sentence?
"This is a sample of how to use the word 'sample' in a sentence."
What are example of litotes?
Litotes are understatements usually made with double negatives. An example is: she is not unattractive.
A sentence using the word sample?
This sentence is a SAMPLE sentence.The boy wanted a sample of the food.The woman wanted a sample of the perfume.The man wanted a sample of the wine.
What is the difference between hyperbole and litotes?
Hyperbole is exaggeration. ( I at a million cherries)- You are exaggerating *million* Litotes is something expressed negatively.
Apa majas hiperbola litotes dan personopikasi jelaskan?
Apa majas hiperbola litotes dan personapikasi jelaskan
Can you give me a sentence with the word purpose?
Sample sentence- What is the purpose of you writing this sentence?
A sentence with the word brain?
Sample sentence: I have brain cancer.
What sentence is a true statement Is a sample a subset of the population or Is a population a subset of the sample?
A sample is a subset of the population.
What is a sentence of the word sample?
A sample of the girl's DNA led to the breakthrough in the case.
What is a sentence for brews?
Example sentence - He brews tea for customers to sample.
Can you get a sentence for interfering?
Sample sentence: You can be arrested for interfering with a police officer.
