The author uses euphemism to talk about Tom without showing the narrator’s true feelings. The phrases like "pretty okay guy," "a bit style-challenged," and "his humor leaves a lot to be desired" soften the critique and convey a sense of ambivalence rather than direct criticism.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
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?
Responses
to talk about Tom without showing the narrator’s true feelings
to talk about Tom without showing the narrator’s true feelings - no response given
to explain why Tom is an okay guy despite his flaws
to explain why Tom is an okay guy despite his flaws - no response given
to portray Tom in a more favorable or positive way
to portray Tom in a more favorable or positive way - no response given
to insult Tom without being too harsh or direct
3 answers
which on eis the right answer
The correct answer is: to insult Tom without being too harsh or direct. The author uses euphemism to describe Tom’s shortcomings in a way that is less direct and more lenient.