Question

Euphemisms are mild or indirect words used to discuss sensitive or taboo subjects in a less harsh manner.

Why do people use euphemisms in everyday language?

(1 point)
Responses

To sound more intelligent when speaking
To sound more intelligent when speaking

To describe something more clearly.
To describe something more clearly.

To make difficult or uncomfortable topics easier to talk about
To make difficult or uncomfortable topics easier to talk about

To confuse other people
To confuse other people
Question 2
Which phrase is a euphemism for "being fired?"(1 point)
Responses

He's been working overtime.
He's been working overtime.

He decided he was ready to start a new career.
He decided he was ready to start a new career.

He was let go yesterday.
He was let go yesterday.

He's going to take his break.

Answer 1

1) To make difficult or uncomfortable topics easier to talk about.

2) "He was let go yesterday."