Frank heard a terrible noise as he pulled out of his spot in the parking garage. He slammed on the brakes and stepped out to see what had happened. There, on the passenger side of his brand-new car, was an enormous scrape—and a dent in the door panel. Frank’s shoulders slumped in dejection. He sighed and said, “Good thing it’s only a small scratch,” as he got back into his car.

Question

Which statement best analyzes this paragraph?

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Responses

The author used third-person point of view to highlight the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.
The author used third-person point of view to highlight the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.

The author used sarcasm to hint at what Frank might do later in the story.
The author used sarcasm to hint at what Frank might do later in the story.

The author used understatement to downplay Frank’s true feelings.
The author used understatement to downplay Frank’s true feelings.

The author used satire to show that some events are less important than they are presented.
The author used satire to show that some events are less important than they are presented.
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Answer 1

The statement that best analyzes the paragraph is:

The author used understatement to downplay Frank’s true feelings.

This is evident as Frank tries to minimize the damage to his car by referring to it as "only a small scratch," despite the fact that the description implies the damage is more significant.