a to give bad news gently
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Shae perched at the edge of her chair, waiting for her editor's feedback. It was only her second week on the Central High newspaper staff, and she knew most students didn't get published until their second semester.
"I'll give it to you straight," the editor said. "It's not quite up to scratch. But chin up, kid. You've got the kernel of something here. Just keep at it!"
How does the editor use a euphemism?
a to give bad news gently
b to show a playful personality
c to express fustration
d to emphasize a serious point
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