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Silas doesn't mean to hurt people's feelings, but he has a sharp tongue.

How is the author of this sentence using a euphemism?

a. to politely describe a negative trait
b. to use many phrases to say the same thing
c. to compare two people
d. to create humor

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The correct answer is: a. to politely describe a negative trait.

In this case, "sharp tongue" is a euphemism for someone who speaks in a harsh or cutting manner, which can hurt people's feelings. The author uses this phrase to soften the description of Silas's negative trait.

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