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Example of litotes?

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It is a figure of speech in which a positive is stated by negating its opposite.

Examples:

A. She's not the brightest girl in the class. (She's stupid!)

B. He's not the most handsome fellow! (he's ugly!)

C. They aren't the happiest couple around. (they're unhappy)

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What are examples of litotes?
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a object to use to write anything such as personal things,preivate things,secrets ,whats happening in your life