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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.
If someone donates $10 to charity and someone makes a comment like "he/she is the most generous person in the world" Someone else in the world has obviously donated more than $10 to charity before.
An understatement is something that is phrased in a way that downplays the reality of the situation. An example of an understatement would be saying that Hitler was not the best person or that Nelson Mandela was somewhat influential in South Africa.
"Overstatement" basically means to exaggerate something, or say that something is greater than it actually is; give something too much credit. Understatement is the opposite; not giving enough credit.
Example of understatement: "He performed okay." when talking about someone who performed excellently, hence the usual response "That's an understatement!"
Example of overstatement: "He is an incredible artist." when talking about someone who is an average artist at best, hence the usual, yet rude response "That's an overstatement!"
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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.
What is meiosis in figure in speech?
a positive understatement to suggest a strong affirmative.
What is Used by a writer to show restraint or lack of emphasis?
understatement
A film is said to have handled emotional material with restraint?
When it dramatizes emotionally intense scenes with understatement.
Example of an understatement?
Bill Gates is financially secure. Or maybe, Marilyn Monroe was cute.
What is two examples of understatement?
we've had a little rain
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.
What is the examples of understatement?
That is saying something in restrained terms as in 'the earthquake had caused some damage, but it was an understatement of the devastation'. 'It has been said that we have a few good ball players in our team, when in fact that all are good ball players
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.
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.
What is understatement in a poem?
no, there is no understatement in the poem facing it.
What rhymes with understatement?
Some words that rhyme with "understatement" are abatement, defacement, and merriment.
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 the antonym of the word hyperbole?
Understatement.
What is hypobel?
an understatement (opposite of hyperbole)
