Question

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Which line in this excerpt from The Still Alarm by George S. Kaufman demonstrates the use of understatement?
ED (follows over to the window R.): How is the fire?

FIRST FIREMAN (feels the wall): It's pretty bad right now. This wall will go pretty soon now, but it'll fall out that way, so it's all right. (Peers out) That next room is the place to fight it from. (Crosses to door L. Bob shows ties as Ed crosses. )

ED (sees ties): Oh! Aren't those gorgeous!

FIRST FIREMAN (to Bob): Have you got the key for this room?

BOB: Why, no. I've got nothing to do with that room. I've just got this one. (Folding a shirt as he talks.)

ED: Oh, it's very comfortable.

Answer 1

Answer: “It’s pretty bad right now.”

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Answer 2

Answer: The line in this excerpt from The Still Alarm by George S. Kaufman that demonstrates the use of understatement is - FIRST FIREMAN (feels the wall): "It's pretty bad right now. "

Step-by-step explanation:

The Still Alarm is a play, written by George S. Kaufman. In the play, Kaufman uses understatements to mock the British for their calmness, which is present even in quite stressful situations that would normally create panic.

An understatement is the presentation of something as being less important than it actually is. They are often used to create a humorous situation. The fire is strong enough to destroy the wall, but the fireman only states 'it's pretty bad." This is an example of an understatement - instead of describing fire as quite dangerous or horrible, he uses this weak description.