In which of the following situations might a speaker use a euphemism? A. The audience does not understand the topic thoroughly. B. The speaker is trying to mislead the audience without lying outright. C. The speaker is unsure of certain facts and wants to gloss over them. D. The audience is not receptive to the speakers point of view
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Answer: Option A
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Euphemism is a gentle expression which is put in use to replace a words or phrases which is considered unpleasant or harsh. The usage of euphemism help us in avoiding being blunt and maintain a tone of politeness.These phrases are regularly used and we often come across it in our everyday language. For example; usage of the word Passed away instead of Died.
In the above example the speaker may use euphemism in the option A.
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