Litotes Mnemonic
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litotes
litotes
/laɪˈtəʊ.tiːz/
Examples
- Such grammatical constructs are called litotes.
- I'll be looking up litotes next.
- It makes the rhetorical figure of litotes ambiguous.
- In rhetoric, an example of double negative is the trope of litotes.
- Litotes is a specific literary term that deserves a page.
- The authur uses litotes a lot in his writings.
- Litotes is also used in languages other than English.
- More paraleipsis, some sarcasm, or maybe an arrogant bit of litotes
- Usually sarcasm, hyperbole, or litotes can be tied into verbal irony.
- Using litotes is very unique, but make sure that you use it in the right format.
understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary)
noun
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"Light + Totes. Using light bags to subtly say they're not heavy."
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