Question

question 6 of 10 which of these phrases is an example of understatement? a. i just love it when my baby brother wakes me up crying at all hours of the night. b. im exhausted because i ran in a million circles all day. c. i ran into my english teacher when i went to pick up my mom at the airport. d. the brand new mercedes i won in a raffle is nice.

Explanation:

Understatement is a figure - of - speech where something is presented as less important or less extreme than it really is. Winning a brand - new Mercedes in a raffle is a very exciting and significant event, and saying it's "nice" downplays its significance. Option A is sarcasm, Option B is hyperbole, and Option C is a simple statement.

Answer:

D. The brand new Mercedes I won in a raffle is nice.