The return message may be in the form of a sudden realization, or an image, or some tantalizing ghost of an idea. It may come weeks or months later, even years. Some magazines and newspapers do not claim copyright in their publications. Copyright Top Understatement A device in which a writer uses deliberate restraint in expressing his idea. In understating, a writer phrases his remark less strongly than would be expected, or communicates the idea in negative terms.
Context is important in making sure the reader realizes an idea is being understated.
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