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!”
A. To make Shae feel bad
B. To give bad news gently
C. To express frustration
D. To discourage Shae from writing future articles
1 answer
B. To give bad news gently
The editor uses euphemisms to soften the critique of Shae's work, aiming to deliver the message in a more positive and encouraging manner. Phrases like "not quite up to scratch" and "you've got the kernel of something here" are examples of how the editor frames the feedback to minimize the impact of the negative critique while still urging Shae to improve.
