Homework Help: English 1/ or literature

Posted by Lex on Monday, January 28, 2013 at 2:40am.

What is a example of a understatement in the cask of amontillado.?
I know a understatement is a form of speech which contains an expression of less strength than what would be expected.
I really need help with this. Thanks :)

English 1/ or literature - Writeacher, Monday, January 28, 2013 at 6:24am
Check out the two places where Fortunato says "It is nothing." Also check out the very last paragraph. What do you think?

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