ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL

Maria is reading a humorous story in which many of the ideas are downplayed or treated casually. Which literary device is the author using in the story?A.symbolism 
B.allegory
C.hyperbole 
D.cunderstatement

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Answer 1
Answer:

Answer:

D. Understatement

Explanation:

Understatement is a literary device in which an author intentionally makes a statement of less importance or intensity than what the reader would normally expect. Understatement is usually intended to have an ironic effect, due to its contradictory and unexpected nature. In this case, if Maria feels like the author intentionally downplays many important ideas, it is likely that he is using understatement.
Answer 2
Answer: D. Understatement, like if you lend a coat to a friend and it has spots all over it and you say that it doesn't look too bad

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TRUE: Flat characters usually only have one trait that is developed in their story.

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Answer:

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Explanation:

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