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Understatement is a figure of speech used to convey an idea or point by saying less than what is actually meant. In the short storyThe Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry understatement is used frequently. Here are some examples of understatement from the story:
- Bill and Sam introduce themselves as "philanthropists" which implies that they are generous when in fact they are criminals.
- When Red Chief causes chaos in the town Sam remarks "He\'s a regular young Patsy" when in reality Red Chief caused a lot of trouble.
- When Bill and Sam eventually pay the father to take Red Chief back they call it a "small ransom" when in reality it was a large sum of money.
These are just a few examples of understatement used in "The Ransom of Red Chief." O. Henry\'s use of understatement in the story adds a bit of humor to an already humorous story.
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What is an example of tautology in the story the ransom of red chief?
somnolent sleepiness is an example of tautology in ransom of red chief
When was The Ransom of Red Chief created?
The Ransom of Red Chief was created in 1910.
What is an example of malapropism in the ransom of red chief?
Sam says "for amoment of apperatiom"
Who is the author of the ransom of the red chief?
Ransom of the Red Chief is a short story by O Henry.
What is capitalized incorrectly Have you ever read the Ransom of Red Chief?
The word the should be capitalized too. It should be ---- Have you ever read The Ransom of Red Chief?
Who are the ransom of red chief characters?
Sam, The Red Chief, and Bill.
What are the release dates for The Ransom of Red Chief - 1911?
The Ransom of Red Chief - 1911 was released on: USA: 15 February 1911
What are some alliteration in the ransom of red chief?
The first is in the title: Ranson of Red Chief.
When was The Ransom of Red Chief written?
1910
Who is is red chief?
There is not a famous person or character named Red Chief. There is a book called, The Ransom of Red Chief, though.
Who is red chief from the ransom of red chief?
The red Cheif is Jonny the boy sam and bill took
What are some metaphors in the ransom of red chief?
Some metaphors in "The Ransom of Red Chief" include the description of Red Chief as "a little ginger-haired cuss" which suggests he is mischievous, and the comparison of his father, Ebenezer Dorset, to a "two-spot cowboy," implying he is not very successful or intimidating. Also, the phrase "the minutes ambled along" uses personification to make time seem slow and dragging.
