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What is a euphemism? (1 point)
• the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive word in place of one that might be harsh or unpleasant
O a phrase used to signal negative feelings about a topic without explicitly stating anything negative
• the substitution of an interesting or creative word in the place of one that might be too common or boring
O a phrase used to convey meaning about a forbidden topic without making clear what is being discussed
• the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive word in place of one that might be harsh or unpleasant
O a phrase used to signal negative feelings about a topic without explicitly stating anything negative
• the substitution of an interesting or creative word in the place of one that might be too common or boring
O a phrase used to convey meaning about a forbidden topic without making clear what is being discussed
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A euphemism is the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive word in place of one that might be harsh or unpleasant.
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