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Affirmation

/ˌæfəˈrmeɪʃən/
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(noun) That which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true.

This sort of structure is called a double negative, but in effect it shows affirmation.
Every sentence I utter must be understood not as an affirmation, but as a question.
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She whispered an ____ to herself before starting the difficult exam.

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