Question 1: Define litotes in your own words.

Answer: Litotes is a figure of speech that uses understatement by denying its opposite to emphasize a point.

Question 2: Identify the litotes in the sentence: 'His victory was not small; in fact, it was quite grand.'

Answer: His victory was not small; in fact, it was quite grand.

Question 3: Explain how the understatement in the phrase 'not unkindly lit' affects the tone of the description.

Answer: It creates a subtle or gentle tone, implying the lighting is pleasantly soft without being overly bright.

Question 4: Identify the figure of speech used in the phrase: 'Despite the heavy rain, she managed to step outside without getting wet.'

Answer: b) Litotes

Question 1: What is the purpose of using understatement in this passage?

Answer: To downplay Mark's performance and create a subtle or modest tone.

Question 2: Identify the understatement in the sentence: 'It was not the worst performance anyone had seen, but it definitely wasn’t his best.'

Answer: It was not the worst performance, but it definitely wasn’t his best.

Question 3: How does the phrase 'a gentle nudge, not a full push' contribute to the tone?

Answer: It suggests a minor effort, emphasizing modesty or lack of strength.

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