The author’s use of understatement in the excerpt suggests that the character might be uncomfortable with their wealth. The description of the lavish surroundings contrasts with the character's casual acknowledgment of having a "pretty decent place," indicating that he may not fully embrace or take pride in his luxurious lifestyle, which can imply discomfort with it.
Language and Style Unit Test 2 of 152 of 15 Items Feature 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. Question Use the excerpt from a story to answer the question. What is suggested about the character’s personality by the author’s use of understatement in the excerpt? (1 point) Responses The character is secretive. The character is secretive. The character is egotistical. The character is egotistical. The character takes his or her living situation seriously. The character takes his or her living situation seriously. The character might be uncomfortable with their wealth. The character might be uncomfortable with their wealth. Skip to navigation page 1 of 1
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