There is a word for this sort of phrase, I completely forgot it. Here is an example:
"Teacher can I "not not" be excused for the rest of the day?"
Its a phrase I think or a type of sentence, anyone know?
2006-11-21 20:33:23 · 4 answers · asked by Chance 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
I *think* you're looking for the phrase "double negative."
It's the same think as Pink Floyd's line in there song Another Brick in the Wall, "We don't need no education."
By using a double negative you are actually turning the statement into a positive, in this case, "we need education," or in your example, the child is asking to not be excused.
2006-11-21 20:41:11 · answer #1 · answered by Last Ent Wife (RCIA) 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Double negative
2006-11-22 07:45:51 · answer #2 · answered by Sapph 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
G'day Scratcher,
Thank you for your question.
It appears to be a double negative with the not not.
Regards
2006-11-22 04:49:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
double negation
2006-11-22 07:18:46 · answer #4 · answered by globiaeon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋