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Use the paragraph to answer the question.Shae perched at the edge of her chair, waiting to hear her editor’s feedback. It was only her second week on the Central High newspaper staff, and she knew most students didn’t get published until their second semester.“I’ll give it to you straight,” the editor said. “It’s not quite up to scratch. But chin up, kid. You’ve got the kernel of something here. Just keep at it!”How does the editor use a euphemism?(1 point)Responsesto express frustrationto express frustrationto emphasize a serious pointto emphasize a serious pointto show a playful personalityto show a playful personalityto give bad news gentlyto give bad news gently
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to give bad news gently
The editor’s phrase “not quite up to scratch” is a mild, indirect way of saying the work isn’t good enough, softening the criticism and offering encouragement.
The editor’s phrase “not quite up to scratch” is a mild, indirect way of saying the work isn’t good enough, softening the criticism and offering encouragement.
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