The author uses euphemism to C. to insult Tom without being too harsh or direct. The phrasing "a bit style-challenged" and "his humor leaves a lot to be desired" downplays Tom's negative traits while still conveying a critical view, allowing the narrator to critique Tom without being overtly harsh.
Tom is a pretty okay guy. Sure, he’s a bit style-challenged, and his humor leaves a lot to be desired—but at the end of the day, if you dropped a twenty on the ground and Tom saw, I’d say there’s a fifty percent chance you’d get it back. How does the author use euphemism?
A. to explain why Tom is an okay guy despite his flaws
B. to talk about Tom without showing the narrator’s true feelings
C. to insult Tom without being too harsh or direct
D. to portray Tom in a more favorable or positive way
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