📝 English

What is a "euphemism"?

A A figure of speech using exaggeration
B A mild expression substituted for a harsh one
C A word that sounds like what it means
D A statement of universal truth

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A euphemism replaces an unpleasant or offensive expression with a milder one (e.g., "passed away" for "died").

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is a "euphemism"?" is Option B: A mild expression substituted for a harsh one.

The other options — A) A figure of speech using exaggeration, C) A word that sounds like what it means, D) A statement of universal truth — are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: A euphemism replaces an unpleasant or offensive expression with a milder one (e.g., "passed away" for "died").

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