Bellringer 01/09

Device #1 - Hyperbole
example 1: He called me a million times!
example 2: I jumped over 10000 feet to get across the river.
Device #2 - Understatement
example 1: The civil war was just a bit of a disagreement.
example 2: Deserts are a little warm.
Device #3 - Litotes
example 1: That's pretty ugly.
example 2: Through the thunderstorm, I couldn't help but say "This isn't the best weather ever!"

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