anaphora vs understatement

anaphora

noun
  • The repetition of a phrase at the beginning of phrases, sentences, or verses, used for emphasis. 

  • An expression that can refer to virtually any referent, the specific referent being defined by context. 

  • An expression that refers to a preceding expression. 

  • The most solemn part of the Divine Liturgy or the Mass during which the offerings of bread and wine are consecrated as body and blood of Christ. 

understatement

noun
  • An instance of such phrasing or lack of emphasis. 

  • A figure of speech whereby something is made to seem smaller or less important than it actually is, either through phrasing or lack of emphasis, often for ironic effect. 

  • An incomplete disclosure that intentionally withholds relevant information. 

How often have the words anaphora and understatement occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )