Question

Which of the following statements best defines understatement?

O a riddle that appears false at first but which has an underlying meaning
an aside spoken very quietly so that no one can understand it
o describing something in weaker terms than might be expected
expressing something in an exaggerated way to make an impression on others

Answer 1

describing something in weaker terms than might be expected

Answer 2

describing something in weaker terms than might be expected