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Select the correct answer. Which of the following is when an author substitutes a more mild or indirect word for a harsh or unpleasant word? A. oxymoron B. idiom C. euphemism D. paradox
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Which of the following is when an author substitutes a more mild or indirect word for a harsh or unpleasant word?
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oxymoron
B.
idiom
C.
euphemism
D.
paradox
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Correct answer is C. euphemism
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