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Is the phrase never a dull moment an example of litote?

No, "never a dull moment" is not an example of litote.

Litote is a figure of speech that employs understatement, often using double negatives or a negative statement to express a positive sentiment. For example:

* "Not bad" (meaning "good")

* "He's no fool" (meaning "He's intelligent")

* "It wasn't the worst day of my life" (meaning "It was a good day")

"Never a dull moment" is simply a direct statement, not an understatement. It means exactly what it says - there are no dull moments.

Here's why it's not litote:

* It doesn't use a double negative.

* It doesn't express a positive sentiment indirectly.

* It's a straightforward declaration of a lack of dullness.

Let me know if you'd like to explore other examples of litote!

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