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24 December, 23:33

Read the passage. The wind was blowing so hard that Monica could hardly open the door. She had to pull with all her might to pry it open. She was blown inside, and the wind slammed the door behind her. Monica looked at her dad and said, "There is a slight breeze today." Which literary device is the author using?

a. allegory

b. symbolism

c. paradox

d. understatement

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  1. 24 December, 23:46
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    The correct answer is d. understatement: she is using a tone that is a lot less expressive than expected, thus producing a humorous effect (she would more likely say "there is a strong wind today".
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