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Bill Gates is financially secure. Or maybe, Marilyn Monroe was cute.
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What are examples of an understatement?
Einstein wasn't an idiot. Bill Gates has saved for retirement. George Bush is a moron But this last sentence is not actually an understatement. An understatement would be: George Bush is no great speaker. or George Bush is not very bright.
What is Used by a writer to show restraint or lack of emphasis?
understatement
What is meiosis in figure in speech?
a positive understatement to suggest a strong affirmative.
A film is said to have handled emotional material with restraint?
When it dramatizes emotionally intense scenes with understatement.
What are examples of figure of speech understatement?
A rhetorical statement is any statement that is intended to not have any feedback, output, or response to it.
How Which phrase from the proposal is an example of understatement?
"We anticipate a few challenges along the way" is an example of understatement in the proposal.
What is an example of a song lyric with a understatement in it?
It's The End of The World by R.E.M.
Which phrase from the proposal is an example of understatement who?
The phrase "This project may require some effort from team members" is an example of understatement because it downplays the possible amount of effort needed, when in reality it could require significant time and resources.
What is an example of the literary term meiosis?
an understatement for rhetorical effect EX: "your mom is smart"
What are the examples of understatement?
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.
How can you put understatement in a sentence?
One example of using understatement in a sentence could be: "I suppose winning the lottery isn't too bad." This downplays the excitement or significance of winning the lottery, conveying the idea with less emphasis than usual.
What is an idea that downplayed or treated casually?
understatement
How do you put understatement in a sentence?
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.
When was The Age of the Understatement created?
The Age of the Understatement was created in 2007-08.
Which is an example of understatement?
A teacher assigns a 10-page research project and says, "This might take a little time."
What is an example of a understatement in romeo and Juliet?
"Ay, ay, a scratch, a scratch" Not what you'd expect a fatal stab wound to be described as.
MOM Hayley how did you do on your algebra exam HAYLEY Not bad I got 100 percent. Which rhetorical element is used in this example?
Understatement
