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WAEC Literature in English 2002 Question 4

Question 4

Figures of Speech

The expression of unpleasant experiences in a mild way is

  1. A.hyperbole
  2. B.metaphor
  3. C.euphemism
  4. D.paradox
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Answer: C (euphemism)

Explanation

Euphemism softens something unpleasant, e.g. 'passed away' for 'died'.