More examples of some Figurative languages
8. Litotes
Litotes is an understatement and is achieved by saying the opposite of what one means or
by making an affirmation by stating the fact in the negative. It can be considered the
opposite of hyperbole. An example would be to call a fat boy Skinny or to call a slow boy
Speedy.
9. Antithesis
Antithesis is a balancing or contrasting of one term against another.
Man proposes, God disposes (Pope)
10. Symbol
A symbol is a word or image that signifies something other than what is literally
represented. The cross is a symbol for Christianity. The donkey and the elephant are
symbols of two American political organizations.