In the paragraphs below, how does the editor use euphemisms?

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! You’ve got the kernel of something here. Just keep at it!”

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Responses

To make Shae feel bad
To make Shae feel bad

To give bad news gently
To give bad news gently

To express frustration
To express frustration

To discourage Shae from writing future articles

3 answers

The editor uses euphemisms "not quite up to scratch" and "chin up" to give bad news gently.

whats the answer

The answer is: To give bad news gently.