The author uses euphemism to insult Tom without being too harsh or direct. By describing Tom as "style-challenged" and implying that his humor "leaves a lot to be desired," the author softens the critique while still making it clear that Tom has notable flaws.
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? (1 point) Responses
to explain why Tom is an okay guy despite his flaws
to talk about Tom without showing the narrator’s true feelings
to insult Tom without being too harsh or direct
to portray Tom in a more favorable or positive way
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