Dies During A Match In Mexico. Mexican professional wrestler Perro Aguayo, Jr has passed away. The 35-year-old AAA star died during a match in Tijuana for independent Mexican company The Crash, during which he tagged with Impact wrestler Manik against Extreme Tiger (Impactâs Tigre Uno) and former WWE star Rey Mysterio.
Understatement Definition. Understatement is a form of speech in which a lesser expression is used than what would be expected. This is not to be confused with euphemism, where a polite phrase is used in place of a harsher or more offensive expression. Understatement is a staple of humor in English-speaking cultures, especially in British humour. For example, in Monty Python's The Meaning of Life, a suburban dinner party is invaded by Death, who wears a long black cloak and carries a scythe.
Definition of Litotes. Litotes is a figure of speech in which a negative statement is used to affirm a positive sentiment.For example, when asked how someone is doing, that person might respond, âIâm not bad.â In fact, this means that the person is doing fine or even quite well.itotes is a form of ironic understatement. An understatement can be any expression that minimizes the importance of something. Understatement and litotes both invoke a certain restraint or stoicism when describing something.