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8.
Choose the best answer.

The substitute of a mild or inoffensive word or phrase for a harsh, unpleasant, or offensive one is a(n) ____.

oxymoron

pun

verbal irony

euphemism
9.
Choose the pair of words that completes each analogy. Use a dictionary as needed to help you with unfamiliar words.
downpour:flooding::


fight:brawl

war:destruction

torrent:sprinkle

harmony:agreement
10.
Choose the best answer.
Derek's attitude towards Amie showed his duplicity; he said that he liked her, yet spoke about her disrespectfully to his friends.

What is the best meaning of the boldfaced word?

sincerity

kindness

hatred

deception

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8. euphemism

9. war:destruction — like a downpour causing flooding, a war causes destruction.

10. deception