Well, half a glass" (accepting a drink) (ch.9)

Question 1

“Well, half “

Answer 1

a glass

Question 2

analysis

Answer 2

Overall, the use of understatement in the phrase “Well, half a glass” serves to downplay the speaker’s desire for a drink, while also potentially creating a sense of irony or humor.

Makes fun of a police officer drinking on duty

Question 3

What does the comma do

Answer 3

Emphasis the half shows he really shouldn’t be drinking so he only has half to make it seem better