1. Jargon

2. Jargon is defined as “language that is used or understood only by a select group of people.”

3. Examples of Groups of People Who Use Jargon: Medical Professionals Education Professionals Computer Techs Star Trekkies

4. Basketball Jargon Airball Boards Double Double/Triple Double Nothing But Net Stuffed Swish Trifecta Windex Man/Woman Break his/her ankles Crack-crack

5. Litotes

6. A litote is a figure of speech in which a positive is stated by negating its opposite.

7. University of Louisville: 70 Murray State: 10 For example, what does “no small victory” mean?

8. Or “not a bad idea”?

9. Or “not unhappy”?

10. Consider this statement: “Running a marathon in under two hours is no small accomplishment.” Identify the litote.

11. Consider this statement: Andrea Bocelli is not a bad singer.” Identify the litote.

12. Litote, which is a form of under- statement, is the opposite of hyperbole.