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Montano1993
1 month ago
14

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

English
1 answer:
ddd [7.2K]1 month ago
7 0

Answer:

It is an understatement.

Explanation:

An understatement minimizes the importance of something. In this scenario, calling a summons from Army Intelligence a "chat" downplays what is likely a much more serious matter.

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