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In less than fifty words, define euphemism and explain how it is related to connotative meaning. Give an example of a common euphemism.

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Answer:A euphemism is saying something in a nicer way. it changes a sentence so it does not have such a negative connotative meaning. Ex. Jane has died. Died has a negative feeling to it so instead say. Jane is in a better place.

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A euphemism is saying something in a nicer way. it changes a sentence so it does not have such a negative connotative meaning. Ex. Jane has died. Died has a negative feeling to it so instead say. Jane is in a better place.
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