Exercises in Style

What is "litotes," and how does it apply to the variation of the same name?

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"Litotes" is a form of speech known by a minimal use of words, as well as the expression of a positive by use of a negative. This form of speech is applied to the variation "Litotes" in that the variation under-explains and under-describes characters, events, and the overall situation.