Question

which of these phrases is an example of understatement?
a. i ran into my english teacher when i went to pick up my mom at the airport.
b. i just love it when my baby brother wakes me up crying at all hours of the night.
c. im exhausted because i ran in a million circles all day.
d. the brand new mercedes i won in a raffle is nice.

Explanation:

An understatement is a figure of speech that presents something as less important or significant than it actually is. In option D, winning a brand - new Mercedes in a raffle is a very significant event, but it is described as "nice", which downplays its importance. Option A is a simple statement of an event. Option B is sarcasm (saying the opposite of what is really felt). Option C is an exaggeration (hyperbole) with "a million circles".

Answer:

D. The brand new Mercedes I won in a raffle is nice.