👉 Under-quote is a literary device used to emphasize or highlight something that is not fully understood, often used in poetry and other forms of literature. It works by inserting a quotation mark around an important word, phrase, or idea, which can then be read as though it were spoken out loud. This technique allows the reader to hear the speaker's thought process before they actually speak it out loud. In English, "under-quote" is often used in poetry and prose to emphasize the importance of something that