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litotes    
n. 间接肯定法,曲言法

间接肯定法,曲言法

litotes
n 1: understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when
expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary);
"saying `I was not a little upset' when you mean `I was
very upset' is an example of litotes" [synonym: {litotes},
{meiosis}]

Litotes \Li"to*tes\ (l[imac]"t[-o]*t[=e]z), n. [NL., fr. Gr.
lito`ths, from lito`s plain, simple.] (Rhet.)
A diminution or softening of statement for the sake of
avoiding censure or increasing the effect by contrast with
the moderation shown in the form of expression; a form of
understatement; as, " a citizen of no mean city," that is, of
an illustrious city; or, "not bad", meaning "good".
[1913 Webster PJC]


Meiosis \Mei*o"sis\ (m[-i]*[=o]"s[i^]s), n. [NL., fr. Gr.
mei`wsis, fr. meioy^n to make smaller, from mei`wn. See
{Meionite}.]
1. (Rhet.) Diminution; a species of hyperbole, representing a
thing as being less than it really is; understatement; see
also {litotes}.
[1913 Webster PJC]

2. (Cell Biology) The cellular process by which a diploid
progenitor cell forms haploid gametes, including a
division of one diploid cell into two cells, each with one
of the homologous sets of chromosomes.
[PJC]


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  • Litotes - Examples and Definition of Litotes - Literary Devices
    Litotes (pronounced lie-toe-tees) is a figure of speech in which understatement is used for rhetorical effect It involves stating a positive affirmation by negating its contrary
  • Litotes - Wikipedia
    A form of understatement, litotes is always deliberate with the intention of emphasis, often using double negatives for effect [6][7] Litotes is also known classically as antenantiosis or moderatour The use of litotes is common in many languages and dialects
  • Litotes - Definition and Examples | LitCharts
    Here’s a quick and simple definition: Litotes is a figure of speech and a form of understatement in which a sentiment is expressed ironically by negating its contrary
  • LITOTES Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    li· to· tes ˈlī-tə-ˌtēz ˈli-, lī-ˈtō-ˌtēz plural litotes : understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
  • 24 Litotes Examples in Literature Pop Culture (+ Definition)
    Litotes (pronounced lie-tuh-teez) is a figure of speech used to express an affirmative by denying its opposite It requires the use of a negative word and an understatement
  • Litotes: Definition and Examples of This Literary Device
    Learn the definition of litotes as a literary device, its purpose, and how to use it in writing—with examples of litotes in popular literature
  • Litotes | Understatement, Irony, Paradox | Britannica
    litotes, a figure of speech, conscious understatement in which emphasis is achieved by negation; examples are the common expressions “not bad!” and “no mean feat ”
  • LITOTES | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
    Litotes is a form of understatement, always deliberate and with the intention of emphasis
  • Litotes | The Poetry Foundation
    Glossary of Poetic Terms Litotes A deliberate understatement for effect; the opposite of hyperbole For example, a good idea may be described as “not half bad,” or a difficult task considered “no small feat ”
  • litotes - BYU Humanities
    Deliberate understatement, especially when expressing a thought by denying its opposite The Ad Herennium author suggests litotes as a means of expressing modesty (downplaying one's accomplishments) in order to gain the audience's favor (establishing ethos) It isn't very serious I have this tiny little tumor on the brain





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