II. Writing devices Understatement If you were to adopt my method, might land you in a very uncomfortable position.(42) In understatement the diction plays down the magnitude or value of the subject In overstatement the diction exaggerates the subject W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E Lesson 7 – The Rivals II. Writing Devices Understatement To be continued on the next page. If you were to adopt my method, might land you in a very uncomfortable position. (42) In understatement the diction plays down the magnitude or value of the subject. In overstatement the diction exaggerates the subject
II. Writing De ences Understatement Both aim at the same effect: to make the statement or description impressive or interesting More examples W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E Lesson 7 – The Rivals To be continued on the next page. Both aim at the same effect: to make the statement or description impressive or interesting. More examples— II. Writing Devices Understatement