Assertion: litotes | /r/HasProperty | important differences
Facets:
value: between the three
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: Litotes is similar to other figures of speech, notably understatement and double negative, but there are some important differences between the three.
text: Whereas irony would largely negate the effects of hyperbole, it is an important aspect of litotes, where subtlety and ironic wit are necessary to generate the intended humorous effect.