A. A harsh or blunt term
B. A mild or indirect word substituted for one considered to be too harsh
C. A type of irony
D. A poetic device
Answer: A mild or indirect word substituted for one considered to be too harsh
What is ‘euphemism’?
Additional Information: Euphemism softens the impact of a term that might be considered unpleasant or harsh.
Subjects: Literary Devices, Literature