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Figures of Speech - Euphemism Flashcards

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What is a Euphemism?

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A Euphemism is a Figure of Speech. It comes from the Greek word euphemismos.

A Euphemism is a substitution for an agreeable, pleasant expression for one that is offensive or unpleasant.

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