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miskamm [114]
4 years ago
8

an idea that is downplayed or treated casually Which literary device matches the definition? hyperbole understatement irony para

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English
2 answers:
atroni [7]4 years ago
4 0
understatement is when something that should be taken seriously is glossed over or downplayed
sdas [7]4 years ago
3 0

Answer:

Understatement

Explanation:

It is a figure of speech, that means, it is a phrase or word that has other meanings that it's literal one. This is employed to create a vivid rethorical effect. The understatement intentionally makes a situation seem less important than it usually is. An importan fact is therefore shown as something trivial. In has an ironical effect.

It's contrary is the hyperbole which tries to make trivial things look huge or very important.

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