Question

Use the following excerpt from a story to answer the question. We went out onto his deck and I looked out over the vista before us--a sunken Italian garden, a half-acre of pungent roses, a rolling, perfectly manicured lawn that extended to the sea, and a snub-nosed motorboat that bumped the tide offshore. "I've got a pretty decent place here," he said, his eyes flashing about restlessly. What is suggested about the character's personality by the author's use of understatement in the excerpt? (1 point) Responses The character might be uncomfortable with their wealth. The character might be uncomfortable with their wealth. The character takes his or her living situation seriously. The character takes his or her living situation seriously. The character is egotistical. The character is egotistical. The character is secretive. The character is secretive.

Answer 1

The character might be uncomfortable with their wealth. The understated comment about having a "pretty decent place" contrasts with the lavish description of the surroundings, suggesting that the character may not fully embrace or take pride in their affluent lifestyle.