What is the opposite of hyperbole? In other words, what word is used to refer to the rhetorical use of understatement?
1 Answer
May 19, 2018
The opposite of hyperboles are litotes.
Explanation:
Litotes are conscious understatements in literature. This device is a stylistic choice many authors use to convey formality or politeness. It can also emphasise a subject.
An example of litotes is 'not bad.'
