Fire and Ice by Robert Frost Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice. That is the understatement because ice can cause more destruction than that.
an understatement for rhetorical effect EX: "your mom is smart"
An understatement is a comment that does not reflect true severity of a situation. An example might be to say, "The North Pole is chilly." The word "chilly" does not effectively indicate how cold it is at the North Pole.
Saying that the Beatles are a good band is an understatement. Saying that Beyonce is good-looking is an understatement. Saying that Harry Potter is a good book is an understatement.
An understatement is explaining something in simple or trivial terms when, in fact, the idea being explained is complex.
No. An understatement is litotes, a statement which minimizes what it is talking about. "The United States has some debt problems" is an understatement because the United States has a huge debt problem. "Robert Wadlow was a bit taller than the average" is an understatement because he was the tallest man ever.An incomplete expression is one which is not finished. "Oh, for--! Give me that!" includes an incomplete expression.
It's The End of The World by R.E.M.
An example of understatement in "To Kill a Mockingbird" is when Scout describes the tension in the courtroom during Tom Robinson's trial as "unease." This downplays the intense emotions and divisions present in that moment.
"Florante at Laura" by Francisco Balagtas is a famous example of dramatic poetry by a Filipino author. This narrative poem tells the story of two lovers, Florante and Laura, and their struggles in a fictional land called Albanya. It is considered a classic in Philippine literature.
Sylvia Plath's "Lady Lazarus" is an example of confessional poetry. Plath's raw and emotional honesty in addressing personal experiences and her inner struggles with mental illness align with the confessional poetry movement of the mid-20th century.
an understatement for rhetorical effect EX: "your mom is smart"
An understatement is a comment that does not reflect true severity of a situation. An example might be to say, "The North Pole is chilly." The word "chilly" does not effectively indicate how cold it is at the North Pole.
A ballad is a narrative poem that tells a story, often focusing on themes of love, loss, or adventure. It typically has a rhythmic and musical quality, often incorporating elements of repetition and rhyme.
examples of deviation in poetry
understatement
Saying that the Beatles are a good band is an understatement. Saying that Beyonce is good-looking is an understatement. Saying that Harry Potter is a good book is an understatement.
How was I To Know is an example of a short dramatic poetry. The short dramatic poetry is also called dramatic monologue poems.
Understatement in satire involves downplaying or minimizing serious issues or situations to highlight their absurdity or hypocrisy. By underplaying or presenting something in a less serious way than it actually is, satire offers a subtle critique that encourages readers to reflect on the underlying truths being revealed. This technique allows satire to mock and criticize societal norms, values, or behaviors in a humorous and indirect manner.