An understatement is when an author presents something as casual and unimortant when the matter at hand is actually very serious. In other words, an understatement is when an author downplays the severity of a situation.
Answer:
A - Explains the Purpose of the Story
Explanation:
An author's message is the reason why an author wrote the story, the purpose of it, and what they wanted to accomplish.
Answer:
protuberances - example
avarice - antonym
inundation - definition/explanation
Explanation:
The type of context clue that helps the reader determine the meaning of the word protuberances is example. Following the word protuberance is a list of protuberances: "rocks, bushes, and ledges". These are all examples.
For avarice, the context clue used is antonym. Initially the speaker says he's going to be generous, but then he uses the signal word "instead" to show that avarice is a contrast to generous. Avarice is greed.
The word inundation is further defined or explained when the rest of the sentence explains the water flooding streets and basements.
Answer:
I think D would be the best choice
Explanation:
because when being bias you can be against it or for it and D has all of those things unlike A,B,or C. They focus on just one negative or positive aspect
If this came with a passage you probably should’ve added that too lol
