to politely describe a negative trait
The author is using a euphemism by saying Silas has a "sharp tongue" instead of directly stating that he is blunt, abrasive, or potentially hurtful with his words. This is a more polite way to describe a negative trait.
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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 use many phrases to say the same thing
to use many phrases to say the same thing
to politely describe a negative trait
to politely describe a negative trait
to compare two people
to compare two people
to create humor
to create humor
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