The author of this sentence is using a euphemism to politely describe a negative trait. The phrase "sharp tongue" is a way of describing someone who speaks in a harsh or blunt manner without directly stating that the person can be hurtful or cruel with their words.
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?
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to politely describe a negative trait
O to compare two people
to use many phrases to say the same thing
O to create humor
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