A. A harsh or offensive term
B. A mild or indirect word or expression used in place of a more direct one
C. A type of rhyme scheme
D. A narrative technique
Answer: A mild or indirect word or expression used in place of a more direct one
What is a ‘euphemism’?
Additional Information: A euphemism is a figure of speech that substitutes a mild, indirect, or vague term for one considered harsh or blunt.
Subjects: Literary Devices, Literature