Hyperbole

Hyperbole It is a type of figure of speech

that uses exaggerations to show emphasis

It can be use to have an amusing effect

Examples of Hyperbole

From Joseph Conrad’s novel “Heart of Darkness”

“I had to wait in the station for ten days—an eternity”

Litotes Derived from the Greek word

meaning “simple” A figure of speech which

employs an understatement by using double negatives or positive statement is expressed by negating its opposite expressions

Examples of Litotes They don’t seem the happiest

couple around The ice cream was not too bad I cannot agree with your point

of view You’re not doing badly at all