The author of this sentence is using a euphemism B. to politely describe a negative trait. The phrase "sharp tongue" is a euphemism for someone who speaks in a hurtful or cutting manner, allowing the author to describe Silas's negative trait in a less direct and more socially acceptable way.
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 create humor
B. to politely describe a negative trait
C. to compare two people
D. to use many phrases to say the same thing
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