Question

what literary device is an author using when he or she uses words to communicate the opposite of their literal meaning apex

Answer 1

Answer:

antithesis

(not 100% sure though)

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Irony is a literary device an author uses when he or she uses words to communicate the opposite of their literal meaning.

Explanation:

Both in common speech and in literature, irony is a device used to express an intended meaning that differs from the actual, literal meaning of the word. This technique is usually applied for emphatic or humorous effect.