English, 17.10.2019 12:30 reterrickeyfox205

Which scenario is an example of understatement?
a. a teacher assigns a 10-page research project and says, “this might take a little time.”
b. a sign in the garden reads: “ do not pick the flowers. they like their dirty homes.”
c. the sign above the carrots in the produce section reads: “eyesight not so good these days? have a carrot, and it will lift the haze.”
d. landon scores the fourth goal of the game, and his teammate shouts across the field, “dude, you are on fire today! ”

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Which scenario is an example of understatement?
a. a teacher assigns a 10-page research proj...