The editor uses euphemisms "not quite up to scratch" and "chin up" to give bad news gently.
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
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whats the answer
The answer is: To give bad news gently.