ucy is studying for a test on literary devices. In her notes, she comes across the following definition: an idea that is played down or treated casually Which literary device does the definition describe? irony paradox understatement hyperbole
irony paradoxSuch is the case with irony and paradox. Irony '“ refers to real or literary situations or conversations where the evident meaning of a statement or action is incongruous with its intended meaning. Paradox '“ refers to a statement that defies intuition as it leads to seemingly irreconcilable contradictions.\
