What literary technique is being used when the intended meaning of a statement is the opposite of what is stated?

Create a blog to convince an audience to either support or oppose a proposal to require all students to wear uniforms in school

Why did gulliver ask glumdalclitch not to take him to the maids of honor anymore? a. he found their conversation boring. c. they disgusted him and injured his pride. b. he was allergic to their perfumes and became quite ill. d. he didn't like being around so many women. he really wanted to join in the company of men.

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