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What is the type of language that means the opposite of what is actually said?
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The type of language that means the opposite of what is actually said is called irony. It is a rhetorical device characterized by incongruity between what is expected and what actually occurs. Irony can be used for humor, satire, or to convey a deeper meaning.
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