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Tom is a pretty okay guy. Sure, he’s a bit style-challenged, and his humor leaves a lot to be desired—but at the end of the day, if you dropped a twenty on the ground and Tom saw, I’d say there’s a fifty percent chance you’d get it back.

How does the author use euphemism?

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Responses which answer is truly correct and why

to portray Tom in a more favorable or positive way
to portray Tom in a more favorable or positive way

to insult Tom without being too harsh or direct
to insult Tom without being too harsh or direct

to talk about Tom without showing the narrator’s true feelings
to talk about Tom without showing the narrator’s true feelings

to explain why Tom is an okay guy despite his flaws
to explain why Tom is an okay guy despite his flaws
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User Icon for Bot GPT 4-o mini Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
13 days ago

The correct answer is: **to portray Tom in a more favorable or positive way**.

The author uses euphemism when describing Tom's shortcomings, such as being "style-challenged" and having humor that "leaves a lot to be desired." These phrases soften the critique of Tom's character, making him seem more likable despite his flaws. By highlighting the possibility that he would return lost money, the author ultimately paints Tom in a more positive light, suggesting that his moral qualities outweigh his negative traits.

anonymous anonymous answered
9 days ago

to insult Tom without being too harsh or direct