Literary Devices

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Best example of understatement:

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"The weather has been a bit unfavorable lately," remarked the sailor amidst a raging storm.

Answer explanation

The raging storm answer is correct because it is the most extreme situation out of the 4 options.

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Irony occurs when the outcome is opposite of what was expected.

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True

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Literary device exemplified by "Less is more"?

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paradox

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As the thermometer hit 105°F, Sean said, "It's a bit warm today!" What literary device is used?

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understatement

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A paradox is a statement or situation that appears self-contradictory or logically absurd, but may express a truth.

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A paradox is a statement or situation that appears to be self-contradictory or logically absurd, but may express a truth.