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Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The politician used a/an mild and indirect word to describe the controversial policy, in order to soften the blow.

Option 1: oxymoron

Option 2: metaphor

Option 3: euphemism

Option 4: hyperbole


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Correct Answer: euphemism


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

The most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the sentence is euphemism.
Euphemism
refers to the use of a word or phrase in place of one that might be considered too harsh, blunt, or unpleasant.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Oxymoron: An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms. For example, "jumbo shrimp" or "deafening silence."
  • Metaphor : A metaphor is a figure of speech that implies a comparison between two unrelated things, suggesting a similarity between them without using "like" or "as."
  • Hyperbole: Hyperbole refers to exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally but used for emphasis or effect.

Therefore, the correct answer is euphemism.

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