What is a euphemism?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. A mild or polite expression used in place of one that might seem harsh, such as "passed away" for died
- Step 1: A euphemism softens an unpleasant idea. Step 2. "Passed away" is gentler than "died". Answer: a mild expression for a harsh one. Why not the others: the other options define hyperbole, paradox and a proverb.
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