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What is the figure of speech that means what one says opposite means?

The figure of speech that means what one says opposite means is called irony.

There are two main types of irony:

* Verbal irony: This is when someone says something that is the opposite of what they mean. For example, if you get soaked in the rain and say "Lovely weather we're having," that's verbal irony.

* Situational irony: This is when something happens that is the opposite of what you would expect. For example, if a fire station burns down, that's situational irony.

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