WAEC Literature in English 2015 Objective — Question 20

Question 20 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

....... is a literary device used to express something unpleasant in a more acceptable manner.

A. Epigram
B. Epigraph
C. EuphemismCorrect
D. Eulogy

Explanation

Euphemism substitutes a mild or indirect expression for one considered harsh or unpleasant, e.g. 'passed away' for 'died'.

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